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How will climate change affect insects?
Insects play a crucial role in food production and the spread of disease, as well as being keystone species in many ecosystems. What does a warmer world mean for them?
Insects play a crucial role in food production and the spread of disease, as well as being keystone species in many ecosystems. What does a warmer world mean for them?
Climate Question hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar talk to zoologist Dr Tim Cockerill, Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University.
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Producers: Diane Richardson, Graihagh Jackson and Grace Braddock
Sound mix: Mike Regaard and Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon Watts
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