___________ islands contribute at least 220 endemic plants.
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andaman and nicobar islands
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands contribute to at least 220 endemic plants.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an Indian union territory situated in the Bay of Bengal.
- These islands have a wide variety of ecosystems.
- They are known for their rich mangrove, marine, and forest ecosystems.
- Also, there are both deep and wide water bodies.
- Nearly 85% of the land area is occupied by tropical rainforests and monsoon forests.
- Therefore, it is one of the global biodiversity hotspots.
- Hence, these ecosystems inhabit thousands of species of flora and fauna.
- In 1983, the Botanical Survey of India confirmed that these islands contribute to at least 220 endemic species.
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