ecosystems
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She said they were important to island ecosystems as they dropped seeds as they foraged, helping forest regeneration, and were a key indicator species for overall ecosystem health.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
When Silescelida acristata lived, terrestrial ecosystems were still recovering from the Permian–Triassic extinction event, which occurred about 252 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Low flows exacerbate pressure on water supplies and irrigation, aquatic ecosystems, river transport and energy production.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
It found that, in some fire-prone ecosystems, protected areas experience larger burned areas and higher fire severity than comparable unprotected forests, largely associated with greater fuel loads and reduced accessibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
To survive in this steep, narrow hodgepodge of ecosystems, Andean communities usually sent out representatives and colonies to live up- or downslope in places with resources unavailable at home.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
