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Melastome flowers
Melastome flowers
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Some types of organisms have differentiated profusely into many closely related species in Madagascar. These delicately shaded flowers are those of a Gravesia in the Melastomataceae, a widespread tropical family. Gravesia has radiated into about 100 species in Madagascar, plus a few in Africa.

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Contents:
1.Plants
 ·Bright red flowers
 ·Melastome flowers
 ·Baobab and Agave
 ·Baobab flower
 ·Euphorbia trees
 ·Spiny desert view
 ·Didiereaceae closeup
 ·Rediscovery of Takhtajania

2.Millipedes
3.Frogs
4.Tortoises
5.Snakes
6.Iguanid Lizards
7.Chameleons
8.Birds
9.Lemurs
10.Carnivores
11.Rodents
 
Golden Mantella, Mantella aurantiaca

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