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Researchers are ignoring most living things: Analysis finds vertebrates dominate biodiversity research

According to two new UNSW studies, researchers often choose research topics based on personal preferences and cultural attitudes, including exposure to films, TV shows and even zoos, rather than attempting to fill the most pressing gaps in knowledge. The studies are published in the journal Ecology...

Researchers are ignoring most living things: Analysis finds vertebrates dominate biodiversity research
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According to two new UNSW studies, researchers often choose research topics based on personal preferences and cultural attitudes, including exposure to films, TV shows and even zoos, rather than attempting to fill the most pressing gaps in knowledge. The studies are published in the journal Ecology and Evolution.

Originally published at Phys.org

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