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Biodiversity
Losing a species is a tragedy in itself, but it also has a larger impact on the local environment. In this hour of Science Friday, we'll review the latest studies that show that a diverse ecosystem is a healthy ecosystem. Plus, a look at microbial diversity.
Guests:
David Tilman
Professor of Ecology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn.
Walter Reid
Vice President for Programs
World Resources Institute
Washington, DC
Abigail Salyers
Professor of Microbiology
University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill
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