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Insects are essential to vertebrate life -- as food, shelter and medicine

Binghamton biologists co-author a review paper on the importance of insect diversity in a time of decline

By Jennifer Micale September 30, 2026

While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack.