Summary of Research shows catastrophic invertebrate extinction in Hawai’i and globally
Hawai'i, dubbed the global extinction capital, has suffered catastrophic losses of invertebrates like insects, snails, and spiders. While bird extinctions were previously noted, a new assessment reveals the true scale of this biodiversity collapse across the islands and globally.
Parts used in the Invertebrate Extinction Assessment:
- Insects
- Snails
- Spiders
- Birds
Hawai’i has been called the “extinction capital of the world.” But, with the exception of the islands’ birds, there has until now been no accurate assessment of the true level of this catastrophic loss. Invertebrates (insects, snails, spiders, etc.) constitute the vast majority of the species that make up Hawai’i’s formerly spectacularly diverse and unique biota
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Research shows catastrophic invertebrate extinction in Hawai’i and globally
- Why is Hawai'i called the extinction capital?
Hawai'i has been called the extinction capital due to its history of species loss. - What group constitutes the majority of lost species?
Invertebrates such as insects, snails, and spiders make up the vast majority of the lost biota. - Has there been an accurate assessment until now?
Until now, there has been no accurate assessment of the true level of catastrophic loss for non-bird species. - How do invertebrates compare to birds in terms of documented loss?
While bird extinctions were known, the loss of invertebrates was previously unassessed accurately. - What does the research indicate about the global impact?
The research shows that catastrophic invertebrate extinction is occurring both in Hawai'i and globally. - What specific types of invertebrates are mentioned?
The article specifically mentions insects, snails, and spiders.
