: Approximately 75% of the world's crops and flowering plants rely on insects like bees, butterflies, and beetles for reproduction.
: They are a critical link in the food chain, providing high-protein meals for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The Insects
are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on Earth, making up more than half of all living species. Often called "the little things that run the world," they are essential to the functioning of almost every terrestrial ecosystem, serving as pollinators, decomposers, and a primary food source for many other animals. Key Characteristics : Approximately 75% of the world's crops and
: Includes four stages—egg, larva (like a caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult (butterfly). providing high-protein meals for birds