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DiscoveriesSurprising effects of human activity on the unsung heroes of biodiversity: insects
Arthropods characterized by their hard exoskeletons and jointed legs, make up a staggering 84% of all known animal species.
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Arthropods characterized by their hard exoskeletons and jointed legs, make up a staggering 84% of all known animal species.
Joshua Shavit