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Monday 14 December 2009

How Will the Sixth Extinction Affect Evolution of Species?


The current extinction crisis, if unchecked, will disrupt evolution to a degree that:
  • earth will see a proliferation of pests and a decline of large mammals
  • the tropics will no longer be powerhouses for the evolution of new species
  • the biodiversity losses will persist for millions of years

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