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Biology

How Geographic Isolation Drives Speciation on Oceanic Islands

Quick fact

The Hawaiian Islands have over 90% of their native plant and animal species found nowhere else, a direct result of millions of years of geographic isolation.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a brand-new island rising from the ocean, completely empty. How does it become a hotspot of unique species found nowhere else on Earth?