Updated estimates of biotic diversity and endemism for Madagascar

@article{Goodman2005UpdatedEO,
  title={Updated estimates of biotic diversity and endemism for Madagascar},
  author={Steven M. Goodman},
  journal={Oryx},
  year={2005},
  volume={39},
  pages={73 - 77}
}
  • S. Goodman
  • Published 1 January 2005
  • Environmental Science
  • Oryx
Madagascar is a critical priority for international conservation efforts, based on almost unparalleled levels of endemism, species diversity, and human threat. Field research conducted over the past two decades has greatly expanded knowledge of the island's biota, making it difficult for any single research team to maintain up to date estimates of biodiversity and endemism across taxonomic groups. The recent publication of The Natural History of Madagascar, a synthesis by nearly 300… 
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