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Megadiverse: The Flora and Mycota of Ecuador (Part 1)

SpecimensNew York Botanical Garden - William & Lynda Steere Herbarium

Travel with us to a megadiverse country, Ecuador!

Ecuador is one of the world's most biodiverse countries. The Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, Pacific lowlands, and Galápagos Islands create a remarkable variety of ecosystems that support more than 17,000 native plant species, including many found nowhere else on Earth.

Among Ecuador's most distinctive habitats are the Andean cloud forests and páramos—high-elevation grasslands known for cool temperatures, frequent mists, and unique plant communities. These ecosystems are vital for biodiversity, water resources, and climate resilience, but they face increasing threats from climate change and human activities.

By transcribing specimens, you are helping scientists better understand Ecuador's flora and providing valuable data to support biodiversity research and conservation efforts.

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