The Insect Effect: How Do Insects Help With Decomposition?
Insects are important parts of natural waste management. Depending on the species, some eat dead plant materials, dead animal matter or animal feces. Without them, our world would have a lot more waste!
Topics
- decomposition process
- nutrient recycling
- food webs
- insect decomposers
- blow flies
- carrion beetles
- termites
- dung beetles
- forensic entomology
- plant decomposition
- animal decomposition
- nutrient cycle
- ecosystem cleanup
- holometabolous insects
- dung beetle lifecycle
- insect impact on waste
- decomposition stages
- insect roles in nature