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Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2026) Expression of Concern: Do sheep-grazed pastures support insectivorous bat activity and bat species richness? PLoS One 21(8): e0356971. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0356971
Published: August 26, 2026
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