Melting glaciers in Alps threaten biodiversity of invertebrates, says study

Overlooked animals vital for alpine ecosystems could lose most of their habitat and disappear, research suggests

Invertebrates living in the cool meltwater rivers of the European Alps could lose most of their habitat and disappear, as the mountain range's glaciers melt at an unprecedented rate due to climate change, according to a study.

Although they are often overlooked, these animals are crucial for alpine ecosystems.