Darwin's longstanding puzzle about reef productivity sparked ongoing research that reveals the complex dynamics sustaining coral symbioses and entire reef ecosystems.
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The Secret Genetic Code of Invasive Plants
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The Evolution of Land Plants: Their Origin (in freshwater) and Radiation (on dry soil)
This botanical pill gives a brief overview of the evolutionary history of land plants, from their origin in aquatic habitats (when green algae crawled out of water) Million Years Ago to their amazing diversification in...