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Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide

Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide
Phys.org Thursday 27 August 2026, 12:20 UTC 1 min read
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We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.

We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.
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