Evolution of Biological Diversity
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Biological diversity
Cave paintings attest to our species’ enduring interest in biological diversity. Our early ancestors appear to have enjoyed the aesthetic qualities of nature as well as recognising its importance as a source of food and fuel. Poets and artists throughout history have sought inspiration from the natural world. But the first scientific enquiries about biological diversity emerged when explorers r...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Heredity
سال: 1999
ISSN: 0018-067X,1365-2540
DOI: 10.1038/sj.hdy.6886483