island-biodiversity

Island biodiversity refers to the study of how geographic isolation shapes the variety, distribution, and evolution of species on islands and island-like habitats. For plant science, islands serve as natural laboratories to examine speciation, adaptive radiation, and colonization dynamics, offering insights into how plants evolve distinct traits under ecological pressures distinct from mainland environments. Understanding these processes informs conservation strategies for endemic plant species that are often highly vulnerable to habitat loss and invasive competition.