As jewelflowers spread into California from the desert Southwest over the past couple of million years, they settled in ...

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Short for biological diversity, biodiversity is the range of variation found among microorganisms, plants, fungi, and animals. Some of this variation is found within species, such as differences in ...

Trees in tropical forests are dying at an increased rate, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global ...

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From ancient creatures frozen in time to investigations of threatened life today, these shots BMC Ecology and Evolution photo contest showcase life on Earth.

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∎ Fernwood: On April 20, you can join a cleanup of the riverside from 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a guided tour from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., or have your kids join a ...