Yhn ScienceSpace Policy first seen 5 h ago, last 2 min ago, peak #7
Earth's dominant species by mass, explained
Original: What's Earth's dominant species by mass?
A new article asks which species holds the most biomass on Earth. By mass, the answer is generally considered to be plants, which vastly outweigh all animals combined, followed by bacteria and fungi. The question is drawing attention as readers compare humanity's relatively small share of global biomass with its outsized impact on the planet.
Why now: The counterintuitive comparison between humanity's small biomass and its large planetary impact is sparking curiosity and debate.
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