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Jun 23, 2018 · The Galápagos Islands archipelago is home to a complex ecosystem that inspired renowned naturalist Charles Darwin to formulate his theory of evolution.
Feb 2, 2021 · This new knowledge will inform plans to expand the archipelago’s marine reserve and help protect against the mounting pressures of climate change and human exploitation.
Oct 7, 2024 · Their life cycle, from spawning in freshwater streams to returning to the ocean, integrates the marine and terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting the interconnectedness of the archipelago’s natural world.
Jan 14, 2021 · The Galápagos archipelago, rising from the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean some 900 km off the South American mainland, hosts an iconic and globally significant biological hotspot.
- Alexander Forryan, Alberto C. Naveira Garabato, Clément Vic, A. J. George Nurser, Alexander R. Hearn
- 2021
Archipelago islands are home to a large diversity of life, often found nowhere else on earth. That said, not all archipelagos are diversity rich. Those found in colder climates, such as the Arctic Archipelago, are still home to a unique life, but it is far more scarce.
Jun 27, 2017 · The fundamental state factors that vary among island systems – geologic history, size, isolation and age – form the basis of mature phenomenological and predictive theory. In this review, we first highlight classic lines of inquiry that exemplify the historical and continuing importance of islands.
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Aug 12, 2019 · The isolation of life on islands has allowed evolution to take its own course, resulting in a multitude of unique lineages and communities found nowhere else on Earth 2.
