Scientists Thought Earth Had 6 Million Insect Species. A New Study Says It May Be Three Times More

ZME Science·Jul 1

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A new study suggests that the number of insect species on earth may be significantly higher than previously thought, potentially three times more. Estimates of the total number of species vary, with some reports indicating a range of 14 to 20 million. The study's findings imply that the previously held estimate of 6 million insect species may be a substantial undercount.

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