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The origin and evolution of woolly rhinoceros in the view of ancient DNA
Woolly rhinoceros is one of the most popular species of the Ice Age, which has been attracting great interests from both the scientific community and the public. In recent years, technical advances in ancient DNA have provided powerful tools for exploring the evolution of this extinct star species.
Either long-term grazing or long-term exclosure is not good grassland management strategy
Long-term grazing can disrupt the associations between plant biodiversity and ecosystem multifunctionality, while long-term exclosures may disrupt the associations between soil biodiversity and ecosystem multifunctionality, thus either is not good grassland management strategy.
Unraveling the Evolutionary History of Snake Toxins
Organisms poison each other for various reasons, making toxins a core component of the chemical ecology of many species. Some of these poisonous critters, including snakes, have a significant impact on human populations. Venture into the captivating world of snake toxins with us!
