Verlierer der Evolution? Warum Biodiversität überwiegend winzig, doof und eklig ist
Groß, schön und schlau ist überbewertet. Unscheinbare, unterbelichtete und unappetitliche Arten dominieren – auch als ökologische Giganten.
Evolution steht oft für Fortschritt und beeindruckende Tiere gelten als höher entwickelt. Die meisten Arten sind aber unscheinbar und klein – und trotzdem perfekt angepasst. Sie halten den Planeten am Laufen und brauchen unseren Schutz.
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