There May Be Three Times as Many Insect Species Than We Knew

Time Magazine·Jun 29

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A new study suggests that there may be three times as many insect species as previously thought. Estimates of the total number of insect species on earth vary, with some reports suggesting between 14 to 20 million, which is significantly higher than the previously thought number. The exact number of insect species is still uncertain, but it appears that most insect species remain unknown to science.

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