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From Sloth Fur to Wound Care: How Vertebrates Rely on Insects
Original: From Sloth Fur to Wound Care: The Hidden Ways Vertebrates Depend on Insects
A new piece highlights the often-overlooked dependencies vertebrates have on insects, ranging from sloths whose fur hosts moth and algae communities to medical applications of insect-derived compounds in wound care. The article argues that insects play far broader ecological and practical roles for larger animals than commonly assumed, underscoring conservation concerns as insect populations decline worldwide.
Why now: Growing public interest in insect decline and their underappreciated ecological roles is driving attention to stories about how vertebrates depend on them.
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