What is the staple diet of Amazon?
                                
                                
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                                Over half a billion people worldwide rely on cassava as a staple crop, and for many communities in the Amazon basin, it forms the cornerstone of their nutrition. This versatile root, also known as manioc or yuca, is a primary component of what is the staple diet of Amazon's indigenous populations, complemented by a bounty of river fish and native fruits.