ecosystems

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Most amoebae are harmless and play a role in natural ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

While it is about a third lower than record losses in 2024, scientists warn that tropical forests - among the Earth's most important ecosystems - are still disappearing much faster than a decade ago.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

What’s more, conservation experiments can take decades to produce results, because many species reproduce slowly and ecosystems are slow to change.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The country includes regions with intensive agriculture, diverse climates and ecosystems, and significant social and geographic inequalities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Combining the fruits of many ecosystems, Andean cultures both enjoyed a better life than they could have wrested from any single place and spread out the risk from the area’s frequent natural catastrophes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann