Taxonomists describe, define and identify life on Earth. This fundamental work is necessary to preserve and protect declining biodiversity.
Taxonomists describe, define and identify life on Earth. This fundamental work is necessary to preserve and protect declining biodiversity.
The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences wants to bring back biodiversity in the neighbouring Leopold Park by rehabilitating a natural bank around the pond.
A Neanderthal bone, a mummified Egyptian cat, a dog from Siberian permafrost, a sturgeon from Roman times or medieval plant remains: their DNA is a fantastic source of information. But the genetic code of these ancient organisms is not easy to crack.
Two populations of the same species can become separated by natural barriers and evolve into different species over time. That is nothing new.
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