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Twenty Million Insect Species Revealed | Science News
Scientists are rewriting the insect playbook—new research suggests there could be as many as 20 million insect species on Earth, nearly triple the old estimate of 6 million. Using decades-long bug-trapping data, especially from elusive parasitoid wasps, researchers found countless species only seen once, revealing how much we’ve missed. With only 1.5 million identified so far, the study warns traditional methods are obsolete and underscores the urgency to protect biodiversity before we lose what we don’t even know exists. This could be the biggest leap in insect science since Darwin. Listen…
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