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

September 30, 2026 · 10:00 am 1 sources

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• Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows
  The Guardian · September 30, 2026 10:00
  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…