Evolution and measurement of species diversity

@article{Whittaker1972EvolutionAM,
  title={Evolution and measurement of species diversity},
  author={Robert H. Whittaker},
  journal={Taxon},
  year={1972},
  volume={21},
  pages={213-251}
}
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