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Neotropical savannas are crucial for land planning, with ongoing research revealing their ecological complexity. Further study is needed to fully understand and preserve these diverse ecosystems.

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Neotropical savannas represent the second-largest plant formation in the American tropics, covering ~3 million km².
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Further research is essential to achieve a critical evaluation of neotropical savanna diversity.
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