Flora

The vital role of bees and butterflies in preserving global biodiversity

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Pollinators like bees and butterflies play an irreplaceable role in global ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and food security worldwide. These small but mighty creatures facilitate plant reproduction through pollination, enabling the growth of countless plant species that form the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems. As environmental challenges mount, understanding and protecting these essential pollinators becomes increasingly critical … Read more

The Unique Ecology of the California Floristic Province

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California is renowned for its diverse landscapes, from arid deserts to lush forests and stunning coastlines. However, one ecological treasure often overlooked is the California Floristic Province. This ecological region is a marvel of biodiversity, home to thousands of unique plant taxa, many of which cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. A haven … Read more

The Enigmatic Arctic Tundra: A Realm of Extremes

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The arctic tundra, a formidable biome characterized by its intense cold and sparse vegetation, is a world unlike any other. This harsh realm is home to a plethora of unique life forms that have adapted to endure the challenges posed by such an extreme environment. Found in high-latitude areas like Alaska, Canada, Russia, and Greenland, … Read more

Reason Why World’s Flora Is Disappearing ?

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As the unusually harsh winter snows and storms retreated from central European steppes earlier this year, a terrible slaughter was uncovered. Nearly 12,000 beautiful saiga antelopes were found dead, possibly from a bacterium, pasteurellosis, which can attack an animal’s immune system, at a time when the entire species is literally fighting for its very existence. Uncontrolled poaching … Read more

What is hemp used for?

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The answer to the question “what is hemp good for” might be more like “what isn’t it good for? Hemp has multiple applications in food, industry and the environment, being one of the most versatile crops available today. Since its first cultivation in 8000 BC in China, hemp has become one of the key plants … Read more

How The Flora And Fauna Of Arctic Changed ?

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The Arctic Biodiversity Trends 2010 Report, produced by some of the world’s leading experts of Arctic ecosystems and biodiversity, is the Arctic Council’s contribution to the United Nations International Year of Biodiversity in 2010 and will be a preliminary product under the Arctic Council project ‘Arctic Biodiversity Assessment’ (ABA). In 2008, the United Nations Environment … Read more

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