Millions more insect species on Earth than previously thought

BBC·Jun 30

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A new study suggests that there may be millions more insect species on earth than previously thought, with some estimates indicating that the actual number could be three times higher. The possible total number of insect species is reported to be around 20 million, which is significantly more than the previously thought number. The exact number is not confirmed, but it is clear that scientists believe there are many more insect species than initially estimated.

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