🌴 The Global Abundance of Tree Palms 🌴
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We hope this serves as another interesting example of the power, value, and need for diversity in ecology. We are excited to share it!
🌴Palm trees are iconic tropical forest plants. At least in some places, palms are also very abundant. Did you know that 6 of the top 10 most abundant "tree" species in Amazonia are palms?🌴
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Hope you enjoy reading more about this fascinating group of plants! 🌴
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