Scientists can’t agree on why the tropics are so diverse – but a flooded forest in Brazil (and some piranhas) may solve the mystery | Discover Wildlife As you move towards the equator, ecosystems become more diverse – but why? University of St Andrews scientists may have found the answer

Why are the tropics more diverse? 🌍

#TropicalEcology #Ecosystems #Biology #Biodiversity #AlfredRussellWallace

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When out birding #TheFens I often think of who/what our droves are named after. This will not have been named after #AlfredRussellWallace but it is in a great birding area - saw a male Hen Harrier here today!

RT @rich_: SLURP! #ibs13 #alfredrussellwallace #biogeographydrinkinggames #photosofolddeadwhiteguys #giantsofbiogeography