EDGE species
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edge-species-312-8157267
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EDGE species
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Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species are animal species which have a high 'EDGE score', a metric combining endangered conservation status with the genetic distinctiveness of the particular taxon. Distinctive species have few closely related species, and EDGE species are often the only surviving member of their genus or even higher taxonomic rank. The extinction of such species would therefore represent a disproportionate loss of unique evolutionary history and biodivers
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDGE_species
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2021-08-27T14:42:49Z
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