Nature Communications · 2018 · 301 citations · 9 references
Life SciencesBiologyEcologyCommunity EcologyInvertebrate ZoologyAnimal EcologyBiodiversityInvertebrate EcologyMacroinvertebrate EcologyMarine InvertebratesTerrestrial InvertebratesExtinction
Invertebrates are central to the functioning of ecosystems, yet they are underappreciated and understudied. Recent work has shown that they are suffering from rapid decline. Here we call for a greater focus on invertebrates and make recommendations for future investigation.
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