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The Role of Insects in Ecosystem Stability and Pollination

Dr. Fatma Zohra Khatoon, M.Sc., PH.D, Department of Zoology, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar DOI: 10.64127/Shodhpith.2026v2i2004 DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.64127/Shodhpith.2026v2i2004
Published Date: 08-04-2026 Issue: Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): March-April 2026 Published Paper PDF: Download

Abstract- Insects are among the most diverse and ecologically significant organisms on Earth, playing a fundamental role in maintaining ecosystem stability and supporting pollination processes. This research paper examines the contribution of insects to ecosystem functioning, including pollination, nutrient cycling, decomposition, soil health, and trophic interactions. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other insects are essential for the reproduction of flowering plants and agricultural crops, thereby supporting food security and biodiversity. Insects also contribute to ecosystem resilience by sustaining food webs and maintaining ecological balance under environmental stress. The study further highlights the importance of insect diversity in enhancing ecosystem resistance, recovery, and functional stability during climatic disturbances and anthropogenic pressures. However, habitat loss, fragmentation, pesticide use, climate change, pol

keywords Insect Diversity, Ecosystem Stability, Pollination, Biodiversity Conservation, Soil.


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