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Conservation units and the origin of planted individuals of an endangered endemic species Lobelia boninensis in the Ogasawara Islands.
Scientific reports - 9 Nov 2024
Hata Chikashi, Endo Chiharu, Tanaka Hiroshi, Hiruma Miho, Kumamoto Maiko, Takenaka Izumi, Makino Takashi, Niinaka Kento, Suyama Yoshihisa, Hirota Shun K, Yamasaki Michimasa, Isagi Yuji
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The Ogasawara Islands, one of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site located about 1000 km south of Japan's main island, harbor numerous endemic species, many of which are as endangered. One of the endemic plant species, Lobelia boninensis, found in the Mukojima, Chichijima, and Hahajima archipelagoes, is endangered due to predation. As part of conservation efforts, translocation is now underway, especially on...
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