Rare Thumb-Sized Orchid Discovered in Dinagat Mining Area
Environmental researchers have documented a rare, thumb-sized helmet orchid (Corybas pictus) for the first time in the Philippines, found within a forested pocket of an active mining concession in Dinagat Islands province. The discovery highlights the impact of mining on natural habitats and the importance of biodiversity conservation.
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