IndiaAIFounders — Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows

Insects play critical role in ecosystems beyond just providing food, new research shows

September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts

For many vertebrates, insects are more than a food source. As “little things that run the world”, insects provide critical functions such as protection, sanitation and shelter across ecosystems, according to a new study.

The study, published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity on Wednesday, sheds light on the various ways insects support vertebrates, ranging from birds and bats to reptiles, amphibians and mammals.

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