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Why are scientists concerned that currently unknown medicinal plants may never be discovered?

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The current rate of deforestation means that biodiversity is being lost from the planet. Despite extensive studies, there are still many different species of plants and animals that are yet to be discovered, and their discovery becomes less likely due to destruction of habitats by activities such as deforestation. This causes concern in the scientific community over the loss of potentially life-saving plants.
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