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Briefing: Tale of the lava heron: Student describes new Galapagos species
Strategic angle: A new species discovered in the Galapagos Islands adds to the legacy of Darwin's evolutionary theory.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 22 days ago
Ezra Mendales, completing his master's thesis at San Francisco State University (SFSU), has identified a new species in the Galapagos Islands, known as the lava heron.
This discovery underscores the Galapagos Islands' critical role as a living laboratory for biological research and evolutionary studies.
The findings are expected to enhance understanding of species diversity and evolutionary processes in this unique ecosystem.