Why are Arthropods vital for functioning of all ecosystems and for our survival?

WHAT DO ARTHROPODS DO FOR US?

They extend Vital Ecosystem Services (ES) to humankind

  • They provide Food for us through crop pollination: 35% of global food production
    They pollinate 60-90% of all plant species, thus keeping our Forests healthy
  • They provide Fruits, Honey, Nuts, Silk, Medicines
  • They provide Clean Air – through survival and growth of natural resources
  • They provide Clean Water – by maintaining the mineral content in freshwater resources by adding carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus as they fall into these water bodies
  • They Recycle Nutrients in the soil by decomposition of organic matter.
  • They act as Natural Pest Control agents
    Approx. 2000 insect species are source of food for 3000 ethnic groups in 113 countries
  • They are at the Core of the Food Web – Birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, depend on them
  • They are crucial for Proper Functioning of All Ecosystems And Our Well Being -we depend on nature for recreation and well being

WHAT DO WE DO FOR ARTHOPODS?

  • We kill them – By using Pesticides, Insecticides, herbicides, Chemical Fertilizers
  • We destroy their homes – through Deforestation, Urbanization, Industrialization, Mining
  • We fragment their habitats – Insects have a better chance of survival where there is more continuous habitat
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