Biodiversity (Chapter 1)

Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its caves and karst landscapes, exhibits remarkable biodiversity shaped by diverse habitats and ecosystems. A study highlights the species richness and distribution patterns of biodiversity in this unique region, drawing on research conducted during an expedition to Borneo in 1978. The analysis reflects on the ecological dynamics of dung beetles while exploring broader trends in global biodiversity over 500 million years. This work underscores the significance of habitat diversity as a driver of species richness and ecosystem resilience.

Hanski, I. (2016). 1. Biodiversity. Messages from Islands, xiv–x41. https://doi.org/10.7208/chicago/9780226406589.003.0001