Why do islands tend to have unique species found no where

Last updated: 6/20/2023

Why do islands tend to have unique species found no where else mutation rates are higher in small populations found on islands most islands have very little food so this increases competition which leads to new species islands species never have any predators and so can be different from mainland species islands are mostly isolated which reduces gene flow this ultimately can lead to new species forming over time Omost islands are extreme habitats that only certain types of organisms can