Interesting Facts: Why Are There A Lot of Insects in Australia – You Didn’t Know About It

08.01.2024 23:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

Australia's animals are diverse and very different from those found on other continents.

Why are there a lot of insects and animals in Australia

The reason for this was the long-term geographical isolation of Australia from the rest of the world and rich climatic conditions.

Most of Australia's 200,000 species are found nowhere else in the world.

This is because Australia's climate is warm and insects, including spiders, tend to grow larger in warmer places and closer to the equator.

In addition, Australian bushes provide a constant source of food, which also contributes to their growth.

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The owner of the most powerful mandibles was the Australian grasshopper Chauliogryllacris acaropenates, its bite force is more than ten newtons.

Most likely, this adaptation is necessary for the grasshopper to chew wood when building nests.

The diversity of Australia's flora and fauna is due to the long isolation of the mainland.

Therefore, most plant and animal species on the continent are endemic.

There are many relict species in Australia. Endemic - a species of plant or animal found only in a limited area.

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Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource