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Isla Barro Colorado

Also spelled: BCI

Definition

An island formed when the Chagres valley was flooded to create Gatún Lake, now a Smithsonian research station. It is one of the most studied tropical forests on earth.

Example

Researchers have been measuring the trees on Barro Colorado for decades.Los investigadores llevan décadas midiendo los árboles de Barro Colorado.

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