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Insects & Small Life
28 Facts About Beetles That Explain Why They Make Up 25% of All Known Species
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Every fourth animal on Earth is a beetle.
A collection showing the vast morphological diversity of beetles.
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With over 400,000 described species, beetles represent 25% of all known life forms. This incredible diversity suggests they are the most successful evolutionary design in nature.
"One out of every four animal species is a beetle."
This led biologist J.B.S. Haldane to joke that God has an inordinate fondness for beetles.
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