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     • The sea is abundant in flora and fauna—more than 7,000 species are identified as native to the Adriatic, many of them endemic, rare and threatened ones.
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   How many plant species are in the Adriatic Sea?

   • The Croatian National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan identified more than 7,000 animal and plant species in the Adriatic Sea. The Central Adriatic is especially abundant in endemic plant species, with 535 identified species of green, brown and red algae. Four out of five Mediterranean seagrass species are found in the Adriatic Sea.

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   What plants live in the central Adriatic Sea?

   • The Central Adriatic is especially abundant in endemic plant species, with 535 identified species of green, brown and red algae. Four out of five Mediterranean seagrass species are found in the Adriatic Sea. The most common species are Cymodocea nodosa and Zostera noltii, while Zostera marina and Posidonia oceanica are comparatively rare.

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   What animals live in the Adriatic Sea?

   • The Adriatic Sea is home to a diverse range of marine species and ecosystems. 11 Over 7,000 species of plants and animals inhabit the Adriatic Sea. 12 The sea hosts several endangered species, including the loggerhead sea turtle and the Mediterranean monk seal.

   24 Facts About Adriatic Sea

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   How many species of fish are in the Adriatic Sea?

   • There are 45 known subspecies endemic to the Adriatic's coasts and islands. In the Adriatic, there are at least 410 species and subspecies of fish, representing approximately 70% of Mediterranean taxa, with at least 7 species endemic to the Adriatic. Sixty-four known species are threatened with extinction, largely because of overfishing.

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   How many marine protected areas are there in the Adriatic Sea?

   • There are dozens of marine protected areas in the Adriatic, designed to protect the sea's karst habitats and biodiversity. The sea is abundant in flora and fauna—more than 7,000 species are identified as native to the Adriatic, many of them endemic, rare and threatened ones.

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   What are the three main biogeographic units of the Adriatic Sea?

   • This is reflected in its biogeography and ecology, and particularly in the composition and properties of its ecosystems. Its main biogeographic units are the Northern Adriatic, the Central Adriatic, and the Southern Adriatic. The unique nature of the Adriatic gives rise to an abundance of endemic flora and fauna.

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3. www.researchgate.net › publication › 234102160_Plant(PDF) Plant species diversity of Adriatic islands: An ...

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   Nov 1, 2008 · The island flora of Koločep and Sušac includes 446 and 189 plant taxa (species and subspecies), respectively, and is on average rich compared to other Adriatic islands of similar size ...

4. theconversation.com › more-than-20-of-earths-plantMore than 20% of Earth’s plant species are found only on ...

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   14 hours ago · We found 21% of the world’s total plant species are endemic to islands, meaning they occur nowhere else on the planet. ... Islands cover just 5.3% of the world’s land area, but contribute ...

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6. facts.net › geography › 24-facts-about-adriatic-sea24 Facts About Adriatic Sea

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   Sep 1, 2024 · Over 7,000 species of plants and animals inhabit the Adriatic Sea. The sea hosts several endangered species, including the loggerhead sea turtle and the Mediterranean monk seal. The Adriatic is known for its rich coral reefs , particularly in the southern regions.

7. www.researchgate.net › profile › Sandro-BogdanovicPlant species diversity of Adriatic islands: An introductory ...

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   Floristic richness of the broader region was estimated (on the basis of SAR extrapolation) on 1807 species for all Croatian islands, and on 2797 species for the entire Mediterranean area in...

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   The Central Adriatic is especially abundant in endemic plant species, with 535 identified species of green, brown and red algae. Four out of five Mediterranean seagrass species are found in the Adriatic Sea. The most common species are Cymodocea nodosa and Zostera noltii, while Zostera marina and Posidonia oceanica are comparatively rare.

9. www.academia.edu › 13615363 › Plant_speciesPlant species diversity of Adriatic islands: An introductory ...

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   Floristic richness of the broader region was estimated (on the basis of SAR extrapolation) on 1807 species for all Croatian islands, and on 2797 species for the entire Mediterranean area in Croatia.

10. www.nature.com › articles › s41586/024/08036-1Islands are key for protecting the world’s plant endemism

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    1 day ago · Our analyses of 304,103 plant species reveal that 94,052 species (31%) are native to islands, which constitute 5.3% of the global landmass 4. Of these, 63,280 are island endemic species, which ...