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Mysterious and vulnerable: the secret lives of Australia's giant worms

The giant Gippsland earthworm is a massive underground species known for its distinctive gurgling sounds while burrowing through moist clay.

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

Light pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.

Nominate your invertebrate species of the year

The Invertebrate of the Year competition highlights the ecological importance and diversity of invertebrates, inviting nominations to celebrate these often-overlooked species.

Small but mighty': how invertebrates play central role in shaping our world

Invertebrates like dung beetles, flies, and sea cucumbers play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

In addition to pollination by bees, other invertebrates like beetles and flies are also significant contributors to the plant world.

Global engineering effects of soil invertebrates on ecosystem functions

Invertebrates are essential to ecosystem health yet often neglected in conservation efforts.

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

Light pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.

Nominate your invertebrate species of the year

The Invertebrate of the Year competition highlights the ecological importance and diversity of invertebrates, inviting nominations to celebrate these often-overlooked species.

Small but mighty': how invertebrates play central role in shaping our world

Invertebrates like dung beetles, flies, and sea cucumbers play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

In addition to pollination by bees, other invertebrates like beetles and flies are also significant contributors to the plant world.

Global engineering effects of soil invertebrates on ecosystem functions

Invertebrates are essential to ecosystem health yet often neglected in conservation efforts.

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How should we treat beings that might be sentient?

Understanding and recognizing sentience in various forms of life, including insects and AI, is crucial to addressing the ethical implications of our actions.

Inside the 'swat team' -- how insects react to virtual reality gaming

New technology allows scientists to study invertebrate behavior in virtual worlds, enhancing understanding of their navigation and interactions.

Scientists now know what the head of the biggest bug to ever crawl the Earth looked like

Scientists have reconstructed the head of the extinct giant bug Arthropleura using juvenile fossils, revealing its unique anatomical features.

Life in the Dirt Is Hard. And Climate Change Isn't Helping.

They're essential invertebrates for the Earth's carbon cycle, but droughts driven by climate change are threatening mites and springtails survival.

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