A newly updated family tree of the world’s insects reveals how important they are to life on Earth, despite their gross factor.
Insects pollinate our flowers, vegetables and fruit. They spread deadly diseases. They flash in the summer night. They bore into the wood in our homes. And they serve as supper for birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals – including people. They are everywhere, and scientists have been striving to better grasp their history on Earth.
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