Global patterns in biodiversity
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Gaston, Kevin J.
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Article
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2000
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Nature Publishing Group
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English
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To a first approximation, the distribution of biodiversity across the Earth can be described in terms of a relatively small number of broad-scale spatial patterns. Although these patterns are increasingly well documented, understanding why they exist constitutes one of the most significant intellect