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Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows

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Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts For many vertebrates, insects are more than a food source. As “little things that run the world”, insects provide critical functions such as protection, sanitation and shelter across ecosystems, according to a new study. The study, published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity on Wednesday, sheds light on the various ways insects support vertebrates, ranging from birds and bats to reptiles , amphibians and mammals . Continue reading...

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