An overview of the yeast biodiversity in the Galápagos islands and other ecuadorian regions

Abstract:

One of the most emblematic natural regions for studies of evolution and biodiversity in the world is the Galápagos Islands, which is the inspiring environment where the naturalist Charles Darwin was moved to propose whateventually became Theory of the Origin of Species launched in the 19th Century. This Archipelago has been formed by subaquatic volcanic activity around 5 million years ago. The plant and animal populations settled on this group of 21 islands and 107 rocks and islets were introduced mainly by the sea currents and winds that reached the emerging lands in this equatorial region of the sea.

Año de publicación:

2014

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