Answer to Question #119902 in Biology for Shania kumar

Question

What are the key contributions of insects to biodiversity

Answer 1

Insects represent a large part of the biodiversity on the Erath. In particular, more than half of the organism species belong to insects. As a result, approximately 950,000 - 1,000,000 of all species are classified as insects. Multiple insects species significantly contribute to the cycle of nutrients and chemical elements, they are the major plant pollinators, control populations of other organisms, serve as food for multiple organisms, and maintain soil structure. As a result, the biodiversity of the insects is crucial for the normal organization of biosphere and environmental processes.