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"The vast majority of animals on Earth are invertebrates (animals without
backbones) – such as insects, arachnids and crustaceans.
These amazing animals are absolutely crucial to our ecosystems: they are
pollinators, pest controllers, soil creators and waste managers. Invertebrates
also serve as food for countless other animals. Despite all their hard work,
many of these creatures are often described as “creepy crawlies”.
Their alien-looking bodies might seem like the stuff of nightmares, but the
vast majority of invertebrate species are harmless to humans. In fact, the
scariest thing about invertebrates is the rate at which they are quietly
disappearing from our planet.
Here are seven fascinating creepy crawlies you don’t need to be afraid of."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
