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   Sep 22, 2023 · White-topped Pitcher Plant Alabama is one of the most biologically diverse states in the United States and is a global hotspot of diversity for several groups of plants and animals. This diversity is a product of Alabama’s climate, geologic diversity, and rich evolutionary past. With more than 6,350 species, Alabama ranks fourth among states ...

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   Why is Alabama so diverse?

   • This diversity is a product of Alabama’s climate, geologic diversity, and rich evolutionary past. With more than 6,350 species, Alabama ranks fourth among states in terms of species diversity and is first among states east of the Mississippi River.

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   Is Alabama a dangerous state?

   • Kudzu Devouring Building, near Greensboro, Alabama While there is much to celebrate about Alabama’s biodiversity, there are also many dangerous trends. With 82 extinct species, Alabama ranks second in the United States for total extinctions (species that have disappeared forever).

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   Why is Alabama a good place to live?

   • The Influence of Climate Alabama’s location on the planet, between 30 and 35 degrees north latitude, means that it receives an abundance of sunlight, more so than states farther north. Thus, Alabama’s ecosystems have a relatively high rate of biological productivity, the amount of all solar energy captured by plants in an ecosystem over time.

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   How many species are in Alabama?

   • With more than 6,350 species, Alabama ranks fourth among states in terms of species diversity and is first among states east of the Mississippi River. The large western states of California, Texas, and Arizona lead the nation, respectively, and fellow southeastern states Georgia (fifth) and Florida (seventh) are right behind Alabama.

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