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10.1234/journal.2023.002

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of climate change on biodiversity in tropical rainforests, with a focus on species loss, habitat fragmentation, and ecosystem resilience. Through a meta-analysis of long-term ecological data from multiple rainforest sites across South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, we identify critical thresholds and tipping points in ecosystem responses to changing temperature and precipitation patterns. Our findings highlight the urgent need for targeted conservation strategies that account for regional variations in climate vulnerability.

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