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Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center

http://biology.usgs.gov/pierc/

Geographical isolation of the Hawaiian Islands has resulted in the evolution of endemic species unique in the world. Research at the Center aims at preventing the further extinction of these species. Links to projects, publications and other data.

by Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (Sponsor)
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Ecological competition, Ecology, Ecosystem monitoring, Endangered species, Endemic species, Evolution, Extinction and extirpation, Field offices, Population and community ecology, Wildlife biology, Forests, Islands
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Hawaii

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