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See students collecting specimens through fossicking, a not very organized method of sampling

See students collecting specimens through fossicking, a not very organized method of sampling

Exploring a biological community through unstructured sampling, or fossicking.
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    Survival strategies of ephemeral and perennial plants found in the deserts of Arizona.
    Study how desert plants adapt and survive harsh conditions and how cacti provide sustenance for desert animals
    Study how desert plants adapt and survive harsh conditions and how cacti provide sustenance for desert animals
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    Spiders are the planet's top predators.
    What Role Do Spiders Play in the Food Chain?
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    Learn about the rich biodiversity in the waters off Indonesia, as well as conservation efforts.
    Explore with German biologist Matthias Kopfmüller and his team to document one of the world's rich biodiversity in the waters off Indonesia
    Explore with German biologist Matthias Kopfmüller and his team to document one of the world's rich biodiversity in the waters off Indonesia
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    Learn how biodiversity is good for the economy.
    How is biodiversity good for the economy?
    How is biodiversity good for the economy?
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