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There may be twice as many vertebrate species on Earth as thought, thanks to hidden cryptic species
According to a new study, our current understanding of how many species exist on the planet is significantly underestimated due to our reliance on morphology – in essence, how animals look. But this ...
An in-depth analysis reveals that for each identified vertebrate species, there may be two others, nearly identical in appearance but genetically distinct. Scientists have long classified animals ...
Recent advances have increased the number of bacteria, protists, fungi, and insects are known to science, making it difficult to count the total number of species on Earth. Now, a new study shows that ...
A harlequin poison dart frog (Oophaga sylvatica) is pictured at the Tesoros de Colombia (Treasures of Colombia) sustainable farm in Nocaima, Cundinamarca department, Colombia, on July 9, 2024.
Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...
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