Most of Madagascar's native species exist only on Madagascar because the island
A)as among the largest on the earth.
B)is a biodiversity hotspot.
C)as been isolated for approximately 40 million years.
D)is tropical.
E)is situated far from other biodiversity hot spots..

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Madagascar has been isolated for approximately 40 million years, which has allowed for the evolution of unique and endemic species that exist only on the island. This is the main reason why most of Madagascar's native species exist only on Madagascar. The other options may contribute to the island's biodiversity, but they do not explain why the species are unique to Madagascar.

Most of Madagascar's Native Species Exist Only on Madagascar Because