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Researchers Discover New Species of Enigmatic ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plants
As detailed in a study published Monday in the journal PhytoKeys, the plant is a newly described species in the peculiar ...
Discovery of rare DNA marker in plants challenges previous assumptions
Could it be that one of only three known markers directly targeting the DNA does not exist outside the realm of microbes? Now ...
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Experts celebrate dramatic comeback of rare species in unlikely location: 'We've preserved the habitat'
"Not using pesticides in your yard can go a long way." Experts celebrate dramatic comeback of rare species in unlikely ...
New endangered 'fairy lantern' plant species discovered in Malaysia
Researchers have discovered a new species of the elusive 'fairy lantern' genus Thismia in a hill dipterocarp forest in ...
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Scientists discover rare ‘fairy lantern’ plant in Malaysia – and it’s already at risk
Scientists have discovered a rare and beautiful new plant species hidden in the forests of eastern Peninsular Malaysia. Named ...
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This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction
Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary enthusiasts, native species are finally getting the buzz they deserve ...
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New Species Of "Fairy Lantern" Plant Discovered In Malaysia Is Already Critically Endangered
A new species of plant has been discovered in eastern Peninsular Malaysia and researchers believe it is already critically endangered. The new plant has been named Thismia aliasii and is part of the ...