If new ecosystems can replace collapsed ecosystems, why are people still concerned with ecosystem destruction?
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While new ecosystems can form after a collapse, the process can take a long time, and the new ecosystems may not have the same biodiversity, functionality, or resilience as the original ones. Show more…
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