US EditionThe Insect Apocalypse Hits Fiji: 79% of Native Ants Are Vanishing
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The Insect Apocalypse Hits Fiji: 79% of Native Ants Are Vanishing
Seventy-nine percent of endemic species are showing declines, underscoring how fragile island biodiversity is in the face of ecosystem changes. Insects play essential roles in ecosystems, from pollinating plants to driving decomposition and maintaining nutrient cycles. Their diversity and abundance are crucial for ecological stability, yet recent evidence of widespread declines has raised serious concerns [...]
On a remote island of the South Pacific, scientists documented an unprecedented phenomenon: the collapse of the native ants population in Fiji. 79% of native species are in the process of disappearing, according to a study published on September 11 in Science magazine.The Iberian harvester ant is the first animal to ‘clone’ another speciesThis phenomenon is linked to a global trend already noticed since 2019. Previous research indicated that tot…
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