"Most of the species of known organisms occur in tropical moist forest " tropical rainfore

"Most of the species of known organisms occur in tropical moist forest " tropical rainforest. It covers about 6 percent of the Earth's land surface and is down to about half of what it was before humanity began cutting it."

Source: Wilson, Dr. Edward O., "The Future of Life," NCSE, 12/6/01, 11

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