‘Parasites should get more fame’: the nominees for world’s finest invertebrate – podcast
by Presented by Madeleine Finlay, with Patrick Barkha from Science | The Guardian on (#6WC4W)
Invertebrates don't get the attention lavished on cute pets or apex predators, but these unsung heroes are some of the most impressive and resilient creatures on the planet. So when the Guardian opened its poll to find the world's finest invertebrate, readers got in touch in their droves. A dazzling array of nominations have flown in for insects, arachnids, snails, crustaceans, corals and many more obscure creatures. Patrick Barkham tells Madeleine Finlay why these tiny creatures deserve more recognition, and three readers, Sandy, Nina and Russell, make the case for their favourites.
Invertebrate of the year 2025: vote for your favourite
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