DNA from old ants reveals a hidden insect apocalypse in Fiji

ScienceDaily
Sep 20, 2025, 8:45 pm96 ptsTrending
Insects are essential for ecosystems, but mounting evidence suggests many populations are collapsing under modern pressures. A new study used cutting-edge genomic techniques on museum specimens to track centuries of ant biodiversity across Fiji. The results reveal that nearly 80% of native ants are in decline,…

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