How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem

Category : Environment Conservation | Location : International  | Posted on 2023-05-12 03:14:28


How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem

Antarctica’s Signy Island, half of which is always covered in ice, has been dealing with an unwelcome guest, a flightless midge, for years. Now, it has become a big problem as the tiny insect has spread to a much larger area with multiplying populations.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/how-the-invasion-of-a-tiny-insect-is-altering-antarctica-s-soil-its-ecosystem-89266