Published December 31, 2024 | Version v3
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HOW DO CHEMICALS AFFECT BUTTERFLIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT?

  • 1. Biocontrol Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Pt. L.M.S. Campus, Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University Rishikesh-249201, Uttarakhand, India.
  • 2. Department of Zoology, Radhey Hari Government P.G. College, Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar -24413, Uttarakhand, India.

Description

To protect biodiversity, we need to focus on saving butterflies since they play a crucial role in connecting different parts of the ecosystem. If we don’t, the slow changes could lead to serious consequences. This article dives into the complex relationship between butterflies and chemical exposure, particularly looking at how pesticides and pollutants impact their populations and the ecosystems they inhabit. Butterflies are great indicators of environmental health, and they’re quite sensitive to chemical changes in their surroundings. We’ll go over recent research that shows how different chemicals can affect butterfly behaviour, reproduction, and survival. Plus, we’ll talk about what these findings mean for conserving biodiversity and managing ecosystems. By understanding how vulnerable butterflies are to chemical exposure, we want to stress the importance of adopting sustainable farming practices and implementing stronger environmental policies to safeguard these vital pollinators and their habitats.

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