Galapagos Islands
Definition
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago located off the coast of Ecuador known for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the Beagle.
Related terms
Endemic Species: Species that are native to or can only be found in one particular geographic area.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
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