The Importance of Insects in Our Ecosystem

What would be a direct consequence of the disappearance of bees?

• Increased honey production

• Abundance of apple trees

• More vibrant summers

• Empty grocery-store shelves

Why might we miss mosquitoes if they vanished?

• They are crucial pollinators

• They are a primary source of honey

• They serve as food for many animals

• They help in decomposition

What role do cockroaches play in the ecosystem?

• They help in pollination

• They produce silk

• They are a primary source of nectar

• They are a protein-rich food source

What problem arose in Australia due to the absence of dung beetles?

• Overpopulation of cattle

• Increased mosquito population

• Excessive nitrogen in soil

• Lack of pollination

What would happen without corpse-munching insects?

• Decrease in bird population

• More available farmland

• Increase in plant growth

• Accumulation of dead bodies