galapagos islands

language: pt

definitions

  1. An archipelago of volcanic islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean belonging to Ecuador, globally renowned for its high rate of endemism, unique wildlife, and historical significance as a natural laboratory that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
    pt: Arquipélago vulcânico equatoriano

examples

  1. Most species live in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Antarctica, but some can be found as far north as the Galapagos Islands.

    A maioria das espécies vive no hemisfério sul, particularmente na Antártida, mas algumas podem ser encontradas tão ao norte quanto as Ilhas Galápagos.