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Extinction magnitude of animals in the near future

Extinction magnitude of animals in the near future

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Extinction magnitude of animals in the near future

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Extinction magnitude of animals in the near future

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Scientific reports, 2022-11, Vol.12 (1), p.19593-8, Article 19593

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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There have been five major mass extinctions and some minor mass extinctions of animals since early animal diversification 540–520 Myr ago. It is said that a sixth mass extinction is already underway. However, the future extinction magnitude has not been quantitatively estimated. Here, I show that the sixth major mass extinction (defined as > 60% sp...

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Extinction magnitude of animals in the near future

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_36f77aae48b541d7a1de08aac985f647

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_36f77aae48b541d7a1de08aac985f647

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2045-2322

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2045-2322

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10.1038/s41598-022-23369-5

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