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Entomologists Mull The Grim News About Insects

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Insects outweight humans on the Earth.  So when the large numbers of insects become somewhat smaller numbers, there is cause for concern. 

A long-term review of scientific research shows insects going instinct at an alarming rate; up to 40 percent of all species could be at risk. 

Entomologists can give us some insight into causes and effects; Alan Journet of is retired, but paying plenty of attention.  So is Lynn Kimsey at the , as well as Kristina Lefever at the .They join us for an overview of insect extinction and population trends.   
 

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