Biome boundaries reveal roots as drivers of biodiversity (IMAGE)

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Biome boundaries reveal roots as drivers of biodiversity

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The endemic species Cyrtanthus ventricosus emerges after fire in the highly nutrient-starved soils of the Fynbos biome (Jonkershoek Nature Reserve).

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Mingzhen Lu

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