WFC 154 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Endemism, Insular Biogeography, Wallacea
11 Oct 2016
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Sulawesi supports the highest level of vertebrate endemism and one of the most fascinating and unique fauna found in the world. In proportion to its diversity, it contains more endemic mammal species than any other island, and is second only to new guinea in the number of endemic birds and reptiles. Region of the world important to understanding of island biogeographic theory. Island biogeography theory explains the equilibrium of immigration and extinction rates in island and island habitats resulting in an expected level of biodiversity. Previous connection to a larger land mass. Funded by the international cooperative biodiversity groups through the national institutes of health. The icbg is a program that addresses the interdependent issues of biological exploration and discovery, socioeconomic benefits and biodiversity conservation. Sample plants and animals in support of therapeutics and energy research. Develop monitoring strategy for watershed health and sustainable ecosystems. 33 soil samples from along the altitudinal gradient.
