Amazon River (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Amazon River

Caption

One of the world's longest rivers, the Amazon is known for its exceptional biodiversity. Contrary to conventional wisdom, which has associated species richness mostly with tropical regions, UArizona ecologists found that freshwater habitats in general tend to boast high biodiversity considering their tiny area compared to terrestrial and ocean habitats.

Credit

Neil Palmer/CIAT (Wikimedia Commons)

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