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Madagascar is unusually important to conservation because it: a) has more species per unit area than any other place on earth. b) is the fourth largest island in the world. c) is home to more endangered species than any other country. d) has a higher percentage of endemic plants and animals than any comparably sized area on earth. e) is the native habitat of the rosy periwinkle, a rain forest plant that helps cure childhood lymphocytic leukemia.

          Madagascar is unusually important to conservation because it:
a) has more species per unit area than any other place on earth.
b) is the fourth largest island in the world.
c) is home to more endangered species than any other country.
d) has a higher percentage of endemic plants and animals than any comparably sized area on earth.
e) is the native habitat of the rosy periwinkle, a rain forest plant that helps cure childhood lymphocytic leukemia.

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Biology for AP Courses

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07/31/2023

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Option b) is a fact about Madagascar, but it doesn't directly relate to conservation. Option c) could be true, but it's not the main reason why Madagascar is important for conservation. Show more…

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Madagascar is unusually important to conservation because it: a) has more species per unit area than any other place on earth. b) is the fourth largest island in the world. c) is home to more endangered species than any other country. d) has a higher percentage of endemic plants and animals than any comparably sized area on earth. e) is the native habitat of the rosy periwinkle, a rain forest plant that helps cure childhood lymphocytic leukemia.