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"After centuries of study, you’d think we’d have at least a rough idea of how
many different species of life exist on Earth. This is becoming even more
pressing as biodiversity disappears at an increasing pace due to human impacts.
Some species are going extinct even before we discover them."
A fascinating article on the previously unsuspected frequency of "cryptic
species" which are genetically distinct despite appearing physically very
similar, and the important consequences. Via Muse.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
