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diciembre 23, 2025
De García Márquez a la ciencia: Lepanthes nasariana, la nueva especie de orquídea colombiana que surge con una extinción anunciada
A simple vista, Lepanthes nasariana no parece una planta destinada a cargar con una tragedia. Crece discreta, casi invisible, aferrada a ramas cubiert...
TL;DR
- *Lepanthes nasariana* is a newly described orchid species found in fragile high-Andean ecosystems.
- Climate models predict that up to 96% of the climatically suitable area for this orchid could disappear by 2090 under extreme warming scenarios.
- The species was named *nasariana* in reference to Santiago Nasar from *Crónica de una muerte anunciada* to highlight the paradox of knowing about impending extinction without sufficient action.
- Describing new species is considered an act of activism, crucial for recognition, protection, and conservation planning.
- The 'Nasar Effect' describes the mismatch between environmental change and the pace of biodiversity discovery and protection, risking the loss of species before they are even identified.