''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

ecology Ecology () is the natural science of the relationships among living organisms and their Natural environment, environment. Ecology considers organisms at the individual, population, community (ecology), community, ecosystem, and biosphere lev ...

, conservation 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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Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation
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Origins and History of ''Biotropica''

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