Earth Might Be Home to 20 Million Insect Species—More Than Three Times as Many as Previously Thought, a Study Suggests

Smithsonian Magazine·Jul 2

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A study suggests that the earth may be home to many more insect species than previously thought, with estimates ranging from 14 to 20 million. This would be roughly three times the number previously believed. The exact number is still uncertain, but it appears that most insect species remain unknown to science.

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