Islanddependent
Islanddependent is a descriptive label used in ecology, anthropology, and related fields to denote phenomena, species, or human systems whose persistence or behavior is strongly tied to the unique conditions of islands. It is not a formal taxonomic category, but a way to highlight insular constraints such as limited land area, geographic isolation, and distinctive resource bases that shape dynamics differently from mainland contexts.
In ecology, islanddependent species are often analyzed through the lens of island biogeography, which notes that
In economic or cultural contexts, islanddependent communities rely on island-specific assets—such as tourism, fisheries, or specialized
Notes: the term islanddependent is used variably and is not universally standardized. It serves to draw attention