Notable examples of island gigantism

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Aldabra Atoll tortoises
Galapagos Islands Tortoises
Kinabalu Park Rafflesia keithii, the biggest flower in the world
Komodo National Park Komodo dragon
Laurisilva of Madeira Giant Parsley
Lord Howe Island Giant Stick Insect
Rainforests of the Atsinanana Hissing Cockroach
Rock Islands Giant Clam
Socotra Archipelago Dendrosicyos Socotranus, the Cucumber Tree
Sub-Antarctic Islands megaherbs
Vallée de Mai Coco de Mer (Largest seed in the world)

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