''Biotropica'' is a

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published by

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on behalf of the Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation. The journal publishes articles describing original research on the

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conservation Conservation is the preservation or efficient use of resources, or the conservation of various quantities under physical laws. Conservation may also refer to: Environment and natural resources * Nature conservation, the protection and manageme ...

and management of tropical ecosystems and on the

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, behavior, and

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of tropical organisms. According to the ''

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'', the journal has a 2018

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of 2.989. ''Biotropica'' publishes articles in four categories: * Insights: Short and highly original articles * Papers: Longer research articles * Reviews: Longer synthesis articles * Commentaries: Opinion or discussion articles * Annual Award for Excellence in Tropical Biology and Conservation A small number of

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s are also published each year, as are occasional "Special Sections" and "Special Issues" comprising articles on a particular theme.

Origins and History of ''Biotropica''

The journal was established in 1969 to replace ''The Bulletin'' as the ''Association for Tropical Biology's'' primary outlet for research articles. The current

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is Jennifer Powers (2020–present). Prior to Powers, the Editors of ''Biotropica'' were: * Emilio M. Bruna (2014–2019) * Jaboury Ghazoul (2006–2013) * Robin Chazdon (2004–2005) * Robert J. Marquis (1997–2003) * E. Raymond Heithaus (1983–1996) * Michael Emsley (1973–1982) * William Stern (1968–1972)

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