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PRE-EXISTING BIODIVERSITY [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
CONT

One can but dimly visualize the underlying causes of the world that pre-existing biodiversity has created. Analysis is possible, but synthesis and deeper understanding seem to be beyond the human capability even with computers and advanced modelling techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
CONT

En effet, on peut à peine deviner les facteurs sous-jacents qui déterminent l'apparition d'un écosystème à partir d'une biodiversité préexistante.

Spanish

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