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The Galapagos Islands are special because of their unique biodiversity and the role they played in shaping Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The islands are home to many species found nowhere else on Earth, and their isolated location has allowed for the development of distinct ecosystems.
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What so special about you?
You are a person god created.You are yourself.Your DNA and thumbprints are unique and special from others.You have a talent!You are so special!
What are real life examples of Darwin's theory of evolution?
An example of this theory can be seen in the Galápagos Islands. The Galápagaos are 16 islands off the coast of South America that Charles observed in 1835. These islands, we now know, were formed 4 million years ago from volcanic activity and had no life on them. Therefore, any animal living there now must have either flown or drifted to the islands. One species thriving in the Galapagos is the Marine Iguana, the only sea going Iguana (a type of lizard) in the world. So, if it is known that the Galápagos were initially empty, "Where did this Iguana come from?" Darwin asked. Other reptiles came to the Galapagos Islands like the Yellow Land Iguana from South America. Reptiles such as these, being able to survive for long periods of time without food or water, could have drifted to the Galápagos on driftwood or bark. Suppose the land Iguana had no food, due to overpopulation, and was forced to feed in the shallow waters on seaweed, small fish and molluscs. If one Iguana could swim better and could hold onto rocks better than others, even slightly, it would get more food and become stronger and healthier. It would therefore win more mates and reproduce more whilst its other brothers and sisters die from starvation. Later generations from this Iguana inherit and refine this talent and will survive and reproduce. Now, there are more of these skilled Iguanas who can also gather food from the sea. Thousands of generations later, with these traits selected, we end up with a new species, the Marine Iguana, which now far outnumbers the Land Iguana.
How does the existence of an archipelago promote speciation?
An archipelago is basically a group of islands. Speciation according to the Biological Species Concept by Ernest Mayr, is -- populations whose members can interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring. For example, the Galapagos finches studied by Charles Darwin. Some live on different parts of the archipelago and so have different features, adapting to their environment. These different feature obviously get passed down and are more frequent in future populations because those finches with this specific adaptation lived and reproduced better. So since there are different islands, there are different finch speciation and so the geographic isolation promotes speciation.
What is so special about ciliated cells?
Ciliated cells are special because they have hair-like structures called cilia that help in movement. These cilia can move in a coordinated manner, allowing the cells to move substances along surfaces or propel themselves through fluids. This unique ability to move makes ciliated cells essential for functions such as clearing mucus from the respiratory tract or moving eggs along the fallopian tubes.
Describe the ideas of Charles Darwin?
Charles Darwin invented evolution, he say on the Galapagos islands that there was the same bird on every island but with different beaks, so he thought that they just adapted to their surroundings. so there's his ideas...evolution is a highly debatable subject, currently there is more evidence against evolution however the scientists that believe in it keep the subject going with small tidbits of info.
Which way do you have to go to reach the Galapagos islands from Ecuador?
The Galapagos Islands are due west of Ecuador. So the direction you would have to travel is west.
What is the direction to the Galapagos islands from the Equator?
The Galapagos islands are located directly on the Equator, so there is no specific direction from the Equator to the islands. They are situated approximately 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean.
What cardinal direction would you steer your boat to travel from Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands lie approximately 1000 kms west of the mainland of Ecuador. So head West!
Where can one find holiday packages to the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are popular tourist destinations, so many travel agencies feature Galapagos travel packages. Some places to try include Friendly Planet, Tours4Fun, and Virgin Vacations.
Why were the Galapagos islands so important to Darwin's theory?
It was where he developed his theory. The Galapagos are considered the "Laboratory of Evolution." Evolution is easily observable here.
Explain the geographical importance of the Galapagos Islands?
they have shown over time that animals do in fact go through a state of natural selection so that they can ba able to survive. the galapagos islands also make a good location for travellers to see history from their boats.
What will the galapagos islands be like in 10 yeares?
Hopefully the Galapagos Islands will maintain a positive approach to preserving the fragile ecosystem. Education on and about the islands is important right now, so from a social perspective we all need to do our part and help protect this piece of paradise on earth! Visitors to the islands as well as natives of the islands need to ensure a positive sustainable future for the Galapagos through protection, preservation and education.
What islands in the pacific are closest to the equator?
The legendary Galapagos Islands, they're 1 degree North so there might be somewhere on the zero line.
What year did Charles Darwin leave from the Galapagos islands?
He got home in 1836 so it is around there.
The diversity of species seen on the galapagos islands is mostly due to?
natural selection right i think so
Why are there so many species in Galapagos islands?
They are a cluster of island with thousands of animals and plants found no where else in the world for example the galapagos turtle.
Why is a galapagos tortoise endangered?
it matters on what species you are talking about because each island of galapagos has its own species of turtle so some islands have extremely few animals and others have lots of them but in all they are endangered because they are restricted to only galapagos
