Also, while I'm at it, shouldn't you try to match up the distribution of studies with the actual distribution of insects? (Chart from https://t.co/d1kHOn8A1Q) https://t.co/By8nmKna69
How Many Species of Insects and Other Terrestrial Arthropods Are There on Earth?
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Overall, the discussions reflect strong agreement with the article's findings, illustrated by comments like 'No need for a recount!' and references to the large number of undiscovered species, which reveal excitement and validation. The tone and choice of words suggest a recognition of the importance of new scientific methods and data, with some users calling for more in-depth analysis or broader study, indicating active interest and engagement in the topic.
Most discussions acknowledge the findings indicating that previous estimates of insect species were exaggerated, showing strong support for the article's conclusions.
Posts demonstrate high interest by discussing the implications of discovering so many unknown species and referencing new research and methods.
While generally engaged, some posts mainly express opinions or requests for reinterpretation, indicating moderate rather than deep engagement.
These discussions emphasize the significance of understanding species diversity, with some users suggesting the need for further research and re-evaluation, highlighting the article's wide influence.
Abstract in brief
- Recent advances in methods and data have led to new estimates suggesting there are about 15 million insect species, 55 million terrestrial arthropod species, and 7 million beetle species globally.
- Previous estimates of over 30 million species are now considered unlikely, especially since only around 1 million insect species have been formally named, meaning about 80% are still undiscovered.
- DNA techniques have helped find many new species, especially in groups that are difficult to classify, but studies also show that around 12% of known species might actually be cryptic, meaning they look very similar but are different species.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyReferences: Smithsonian Institution. (n.d.). Bug info. Smithsonian. https://t.co/ZrJoqjaREM Stork N. E. (2018). How Many Species of Insects and Other Terrestrial Arthropods Are There on Earth?. Annual review of entomology, 63, 31–45.
ヒト以前の時代に、ある分類群たとえば昆虫の種について、もし「種分化 - 絶滅」速度の絶対値が 1 species/year だったらたとえば6600万年で6600万種も変動するけど昆虫の推定種数は550万程度だそうだから ( https://t.co/Fa3uhBmF2M ) 実際には一桁か二桁(もっと?)小さかったと思っていいのかな
nb - this is all on birds, which many colleagues will see as crumbs on the table.. What we dont know about the basics on other biological diversity, is staggering https://t.co/FVHpjQUsLk https://t.co/lT7xyLtdCr
There are likely still millions of species of eukaryotes (especially insects, plants, and fungi) that remain undescribed. For a nice recent treatment on insects, see here: https://t.co/qlvVkG07I9
How Many Species of Insects and Other Terrestrial Arthropods Are There on Earth? | Annual Reviews - https://t.co/7OowaVqa8w
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References: Smithsonian Institution. (n.d.). Bug info. Smithsonian. https://t.co/ZrJoqjaREM Stork N. E. (2018). How Many Species of Insects and Other Terrestrial Arthropods Are There on Earth?. Annual review of entomology, 63, 31–45.
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@ECOWARRIORSS "Previous estimates of 30 million species or more based on the host specificity of insects to plants now seem extremely unlikely. With 1 million insect species named, this suggests that 80% remain to be discovered." I demand a recount! https://t.co/PWIZ2OKJJt
RT @domainrealties: @BjornLomborg I estimate the loss is bigger than 0.7% over all of human history, given the large number of unknown inse…
@BjornLomborg I estimate the loss is bigger than 0.7% over all of human history, given the large number of unknown insect species https://t.co/BYw5Yn82wa
RT @samuel_ei_jones: nb - this is all on birds, which many colleagues will see as crumbs on the table.. What we dont know about the basics…
nb - this is all on birds, which many colleagues will see as crumbs on the table.. What we dont know about the basics on other biological diversity, is staggering https://t.co/FVHpjQUsLk https://t.co/lT7xyLtdCr
@essicolo En supposant qu'on puisse même les trouver!
ヒト以前の時代に、ある分類群たとえば昆虫の種について、もし「種分化 - 絶滅」速度の絶対値が 1 species/year だったらたとえば6600万年で6600万種も変動するけど昆虫の推定種数は550万程度だそうだから ( https://t.co/Fa3uhBmF2M ) 実際には一桁か二桁(もっと?)小さかったと思っていいのかな
RT @realscientists: There are likely still millions of species of eukaryotes (especially insects, plants, and fungi) that remain undescribe…
RT @realscientists: There are likely still millions of species of eukaryotes (especially insects, plants, and fungi) that remain undescribe…
There are likely still millions of species of eukaryotes (especially insects, plants, and fungi) that remain undescribed. For a nice recent treatment on insects, see here: https://t.co/qlvVkG07I9
@ThierryBrassac Et un dernier pour la route : https://t.co/qlwL7O3IQ5
@ChristophLyon @GMB @ExtinctionR Globally there are approximately 1.5 million, 5.5 million, and 7 million species of beetles, insects, and terrestrial arthropods, respectively. With only 1 million insect species named, this suggests that 80% still remain to be DISCOVERED. https://t.co/RnMpIAVwRU
RT @CharlesCMann: Also, while I'm at it, shouldn't you try to match up the distribution of studies with the actual distribution of insects?…
Also, while I'm at it, shouldn't you try to match up the distribution of studies with the actual distribution of insects? (Chart from https://t.co/d1kHOn8A1Q) https://t.co/By8nmKna69
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