Microbial research suggests that biodiversity does not always increase ecosystem stability

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Apr 29, 2025, 11:22 am185 ptsTrendingTop
Although many conservationists believe biodiversity is intrinsically valuable, the protection of biodiversity has also been argued for on the basis that diversity makes ecosystems healthier and more stable. But are highly diverse ecosystems more stable and productive than ecosystems with low diversity?

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