Phys.org

They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let's help them out

We did not have the same success with other types of invertebrates. For example, springtails are a massive component of leaf litter communities in national parks. But they're soft-bodied and dry out ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Local students learn about water, rivers at annual Wellspring Project

Splashing through shallow water in Connected Lakes State Park, local kids were on the hunt Monday morning for all types of ...
Phys.org

Study shows invertebrate decline reduces natural pest control and decomposition of organic matter

The decline in invertebrates also affects the functioning of ecosystems, including two critical ecosystem services: aboveground pest control and belowground decomposition of organic material, ...
insider.si.edu

Type specimens of invertebrates (Mollusca and Arthropoda excluded) in the National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Museums of Canada / P.G. Frank, J.A. Fournier, and J. Madill

TYPE SPECIMENS OF INVERTEBRATES MOLLUSCA AND ARTHROPODA EXCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF CANADA PG FRANK JA FOURNIER AND J MADILL ...
The Conversation

Around 9,000 species have already gone extinct in Australia and we’ll likely lose another this week – new study

More than 95% of Australian animals are invertebrates (animals without backbones – spiders, snails, insects, crabs, worms and others). There are at least 300,000 species of invertebrate in Australia.
The Conversation

They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let’s help them out

Many of Australia’s natural places are in a poor state. While important work is being done to protect particular species, we must also take a broader approach to returning entire ecosystems to their ...