Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains
Entomologist Dino Martins discusses his new book, which highlights the essential roles insects and invertebrates play in global ecosystems. He emphasizes that even 'gruesome' creatures like parasites are vital to biodiversity and human food security.
Why it matters
Understanding the ecological importance of insects is critical for biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture in a changing climate.
‘We had no television, so I learned to look at the creatures around me’ … Dino Martins holding a rainbow locust. Photograph: Courtesy of Harper Collins ‘We had no television, so I learned to look at the creatures around me’ … Dino Martins holding a rainbow locust. Photograph: Courtesy of Harper Collins Nature heroes Global development Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, shows in his latest book that even the most gruesome creatures have vital roles to play
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