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How old are large Brazil-nut trees (Bertholletia excelsa) in the Amazon?

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Abstract

The age of a large Brazil-nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa) is measured by radiocarbon dating, and a discussion is made about their importance in the Amazon rain-forest ecosystem.

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