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. 1975 May;62(5):193-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF00603163.

Critical species, including man, within the biosphere

J Cairns Jr

Critical species, including man, within the biosphere

J Cairns Jr. Naturwissenschaften. 1975 May.

Abstract

The protection of critical ecosystems appears to be a sounder management strategy than the protection of critical species. Environmental quality-control systems designed to protect ecosystems are described. These quality-control systems will make it possible to optimize the ability of ecosystems to assimilate and transform wastes and protect them from degradation.

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