On May 22, a number of countries celebrated International Biodiversity Day. The theme for 2022 is "Building a Common Future for All Living Creatures." This year's theme conveys the idea that biodiversity, including the ecosystem approach, nature-based solutions for health, food, water security, and sustainable livelihoods are the foundation on which we can build a better future.
According to the United Nations (UN), there are currently about 1.75 million species described in the world, most of which are insects. However, according to various estimates, the actual number of species ranges from 3 to 100 million. However, as a result of human activity in the world today, many plant and animal species are disappearing, as well as the number of many species is decreasing. But experts are also discovering new types of species for the science.
Armenian scientists were also involved in the discovery of new species. In 2021, the researchers of Institute of Botany of NAS RA after Armen Takhtajyan described a new species for science Acer hajastana Papikyan, 13 new species for the world paleoflora, 2 new species for the paleoflora of Armenia for the first time (Aulacomnium Schwagr. and Brassaiopsis Decne & & Planch.) and 24 new species. Scientists from the Center for Zoology and Hydroecology of NAS RA have discovered 6 new species of beetles for the fauna of Armenia (Lepidoptera, Pyraloidea), 4 new species of plant pests for the fauna of Armenia, new species of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Diptera have been identified for their Getik and Haghartsin tributaries of the Aghstev River.
May 23, 2022 at 10:56