Beetles- The Unsung Heroes of Ecosystems Worldwide

With over three hundred fifty thousand species identified beetles make up a quarter of all known animal species These adaptable creatures can be found in virtually every habitat on Earth from the Arctic tundra to the Amazon rainforest Beetles play a vital role in their ecosystems acting as pollinators decomposers and a food source for larger animals Their hard exoskeletons often brightly colored protect them from predators and the elements Chapter 11 Butterflies Nature's Flying Flowers Our journey takes us into a world of delicate beauty and transformation