Living world: The shape of life to come - life - 26 April 2010 - New Scientist

Living world: The shape of life to come - life - 26 April 2010 - New Scientist: "The United Nations has made 2010 its Year of Biodiversity. While there could be as many as 30 million species on this teeming planet, so far fewer than 2 million have been identified. That includes a staggering 114,000 catalogued in the past three years alone. Our exploration of life is just beginning. No wonder the UN is keen that this year should be one of celebration."