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    Explanations

    Content in this section of the site introduces concepts from the broader biodiversity informatics and digitization domains and contextualizes them for paleo data. Visit individual pages in the navigation to learn more.

    Updated: September 15, 2025

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    Cite this page: Explanations. (2025, September 15). Paleo Data Knowledge Hub. https://paleo-data.github.io/knowledge-hub/explanations

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