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What Geographic Patterns Explain Global Biodiversity Hotspots?

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The tropical Andes hotspot contains about 15% of all known plant species in just 1% of Earth's land area, making it one of the most concentrated biodiversity zones on the planet.

Why this is interesting

You probably know that tropical rainforests are packed with life, but did you know that just 36 regions, covering only 2.4% of Earth's land, hold more than half of all plant species? What makes these places so special?