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They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let's help them out

We did not have the same success with other types of invertebrates. For example, springtails are a massive component of leaf litter communities in national parks. But they're soft-bodied and dry out ...
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Study reveals crucial role of invertebrates as eco-custodians in global forest litter decomposition

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has studied the role of invertebrates in forest litter decomposition. The study, led by researchers Ph.D. candidate Xiaoyi Zeng and Professor Louise A. Ashton from ...
The Conversation

Around 9,000 species have already gone extinct in Australia and we’ll likely lose another this week – new study

More than 95% of Australian animals are invertebrates (animals without backbones – spiders, snails, insects, crabs, worms and others). There are at least 300,000 species of invertebrate in Australia.
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Type specimens of invertebrates (Mollusca and Arthropoda excluded) in the National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Museums of Canada / P.G. Frank, J.A. Fournier, and J. Madill

TYPE SPECIMENS OF INVERTEBRATES MOLLUSCA AND ARTHROPODA EXCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF CANADA PG FRANK JA FOURNIER AND J MADILL ...
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They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let’s help them out

Many of Australia’s natural places are in a poor state. While important work is being done to protect particular species, we must also take a broader approach to returning entire ecosystems to their ...