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Trailer | Bugs That Rule The World #104 | Beetle Mania

4/17/2025 | 30s

Are beetles truly 'the most important species on the planet'?

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded "the most important species on the planet"?

04/17/2025 | Expires 05/07/2035

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Trailer | Bugs That Rule The World #104 | Beetle Mania

4/17/2025 | 30s

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded "the most important species on the planet"?

04/17/2025 | Expires 05/07/2035

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