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California has far more insects than we thought
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California has far more insects than we thought

So, California is home to more than 60,000 insect species, and scientists have described only about two-thirds of them. To get a fuller picture, the California Insect Barcode Initiative brought together researchers and volunteers to DNA-barcode over a million specimens from across the state. The Mojave Basin and Range emerged as the region with the greatest insect diversity, while each ecoregion showed its own distinctive mix of species. And here's the thing: these findings reveal just how rich and delicate California’s insect life is, making a strong case for protecting its wild places.
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