Scientists name the most common tropical tree species for the first time
A major international collaboration of 356 scientists led by UCL researchers has found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world's tropical forests.
A major international collaboration of 356 scientists led by UCL researchers has found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world's tropical forests.
Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Evolution
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
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Ecology
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Evolution
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