Surveys conducted in the Cerrado since the 1990s show falling biodiversity as the agricultural frontier advances in the vicinity of Emas National Park. Species with biotechnological potential are dwindling and even disappearing. At night in the Cerrado, Brazil’s savanna and second-largest biome,
The latest research discovered the decline of fireflies and bioluminescent beetles in three decades or the last 30 years. Artificial lighting and pesticides have contributed to the problem. Read here.
<p>Surveys conducted in the Cerrado since the 1990s show falling biodiversity as the agricultural frontier advances in the vicinity of Emas National Park. Species with biotechnological potential are dwindling and even disappearing.</p>
Diversity of bioluminescent beetles in Brazilian savanna has declined sharply in 30 years, finds study phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.