How many species are there on Earth and why worry about it?

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Published: May 19, 2013
Keywords:
Biology, Biodiversity, Sustainability

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Ruth Crawford

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The question of how many species exist on Earth has been subject to debate in terms of its importance to biodiversity management. This essay examines the reasons behind the uncertainty surrounding the number of species on Earth, the methodology for determining an approximation, and the importance of the question itself.

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013)
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Essays

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Ruth Crawford

2nd Year, Geography