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... species . The mixed character of these forests is a major obstacle to large - scale exploitation of timber . Nonetheless , timber harvesting has expanded dramatically since 1950 , especially in the Amazon basin . Many species are used ...
... species . The mixed character of these forests is a major obstacle to large - scale exploitation of timber . Nonetheless , timber harvesting has expanded dramatically since 1950 , especially in the Amazon basin . Many species are used ...
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... species ; indeed , many of the mammals are arboreal . More than 8,000 species of insects alone have been col- lected and classified . Myriads of mosquitoes plague travel- ers and may transmit such diseases as malaria and yellow fever ...
... species ; indeed , many of the mammals are arboreal . More than 8,000 species of insects alone have been col- lected and classified . Myriads of mosquitoes plague travel- ers and may transmit such diseases as malaria and yellow fever ...
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... species of woody plants in Vietnam , ranging from hardwoods such as ebony and teak to palms , mangroves , and bamboos . There also are numerous species of woody vines ( lianas ) and herbaceous plants . In the aggregate , the dense and ...
... species of woody plants in Vietnam , ranging from hardwoods such as ebony and teak to palms , mangroves , and bamboos . There also are numerous species of woody vines ( lianas ) and herbaceous plants . In the aggregate , the dense and ...
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