Taxonomy based on science is necessary for global conservation
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29538381
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PMC5851535
DOI
10.1371/journal.pbio.2005075
PII: pbio.2005075
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- MeSH
- Biodiversity * MeSH
- Conservation of Natural Resources * MeSH
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