Arbu
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Where to Watch Birds in Africa states (page 316) that the fynbos of the mountains of the South African Cape support more plant species per square metre than any other habitat on earth. Is this true? Clearly a typical square metre of fertile meadow will hold more species than a typical square metre of rainforest, because the plants are much smaller. But I would have thought a lush lowland meadow would trump South African fynbos in this respect. Looking at pictures, the plants in the fynbos look to be of reasonable size. Does anyone know what WWB's statistic is based on, and has anyone really considered this question?