The hunt for unknown life in New York City
Entomologist Emily Hartop is leading a research project in New York City to discover new animal species, specifically insects, in urban environments. The study highlights that undiscovered biodiversity exists even in highly populated, well-studied metropolitan areas.
Why it matters
This research challenges the assumption that new species are only found in remote wilderness, emphasizing the importance of urban biodiversity and conservation.
by Frid Kvalpskarmo Hansen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
edited by Swati Mestri , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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Add as preferred source Conicera tibialis is hardly an unknown species. It is a humpbacked fly that scientists are well acquainted with. But more new species will undoubtedly surface when researchers head to parks in New York. Credit: Kelsey Bailey The globe is full of unknown species. But is it really possible to find a completely new animal species in the middle of the largest city in the United States?
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