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Verona is one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world and includes some of the most endangered ecological communities. It is part of the Neotropic ecozone and spans a number of terrestrial ecoregions. Verona's large number of endemic species includes some relict species, which have died out elsewhere in the country and world. Many other endemics originated through differentiation or adaptive radiation, whereby multiple species develop from a common ancestor to take advantage of diverse ecological conditions. Many Verona endemics have become endangered, as urbanization, logging, overgrazing, and the introduction of exotic species have encroached on their habitat. | Verona is one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world and includes some of the most endangered ecological communities. It is part of the Neotropic ecozone and spans a number of terrestrial ecoregions. Verona's large number of endemic species includes some relict species, which have died out elsewhere in the country and world. Many other endemics originated through differentiation or adaptive radiation, whereby multiple species develop from a common ancestor to take advantage of diverse ecological conditions. Many Verona endemics have become endangered, as urbanization, logging, overgrazing, and the introduction of exotic species have encroached on their habitat. | ||
Verona is characterized by | Verona is characterized by {{wp|savanna}}s, {{wp|bayou}}s, {{wp|creek}}s, {{wp|woodland}}s, {{wp|desert}}s, and {{wp|beach}}es. The diversity of the state's geography and climate makes it quite unique, even for Cartadania. The generally tropical to mediterranean climate has made Verona a very comfortable home for many species of plants and animals. In fact, Verona is the most megadiverse state in the country with 206 amphibian species, 181 reptile species, 715 bird species, and 190 mammal species, as well as nearly 900 species of tree and other vegetation. This includes the {{wp|Shorea faguetiana|yellow Meranti}}, the tallest tropical tree on the planet found within the state's [[Verona Everglades National Park|everglades]]. | ||
=== Regions === | === Regions === | ||