How record-breaking woodlice have scientists rethinking their role in conservation
Woodlice are great at spreading seeds. Photo: Getty
Researchers discovered woodlice can spread seeds they eat, setting a new record for the smallest animal recorded doing so.
The findings highlight the crucial yet often overlooked role that small invertebrates – insects – play in ecosystems, and may be cause to re-evaluate conservation strategies, scientists say.
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