A University of Würzburg study of over 2,000 insect species found that many tropical lowland insects lack the ability to adapt to rising temperatures, unlike some high-altitude species that can temporarily boost heat tolerance. The research indicates that up to half of Amazon insect species could face critical heat stress from continued warming, threatening ecosystems since insects serve as essential pollinators, decomposers, and predators.
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A University of Würzburg study of over 2,000 insect species found that many tropical lowland insects lack the ability to adapt to rising temperatures, unlike some high-altitude species that can temporarily boost heat tolerance. The research indicates that up to half of Amazon insect species could face critical heat stress from continued warming, threatening ecosystems since insects serve as essential pollinators, decomposers, and predators.