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Insect species

Coverage of Insect species in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 12:35 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 18:53 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 1 · 18:53 UTCSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
    Earth is home to 20 million insect species—three times more than we thought

    Earth is home to 20 million insect species, three times more than previously estimated. This conclusion was reached using bug traps, epidemiology, and tree-based calculations to analyze biodiversity.

  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 12:35 UTCBBC SCIENCE
    Researchers find millions more insect species

    Researchers have discovered that there are millions more insect species than previously estimated. Scientists now believe the number ranges between 14 and 30 million, surpassing the earlier estimate of six million.

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