Tag: mountain biodiversity
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New study traces how Earth’s alpine plant diversity evolved
Overview: Unraveling the origins of alpine plant diversity A newly published study in Science Advances provides a comprehensive look at the deep-time processes that have shaped the remarkable plant diversity found in Earth’s alpine regions. While the richness of alpine flora has long been documented by ecologists and biogeographers, this research delves into the historical…
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How Earth’s Alpine Plant Diversity Origins Unfolded: A Deep-Time Perspective
Unveiling a Deep-Time Tale of Alpine Flora Mountains are not just dramatic silhouettes against the sky; they are dynamic theaters where plants have evolved under unique pressures. A new study published in Science Advances sheds light on the deep-time processes that have crafted the exceptional plant diversity found in the world’s alpine regions. By integrating…