The Role of Insects in the Balance of the Ecosystem (Without the Use of Visual Documentation)
Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Science, University of Kirkuk-Iraq.
Research Article
International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, 2026, 11(01), 112-124
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijbpsa.2026.11.1.0023
Publication history:
Received on 13 January 2026; revised on 23 February 2026; accepted on 26 February 2026
Abstract:
The study was designed to compare the structure of insect communities in abundance, density, and biodiversity among the dissimilar sites of the environment that reflect different land-use practices. It also examined how the physical environment factors and soil properties influence the formation as well as stability of these communities. The sampling was done in agricultural, natural, urban, and wetland environment and the insect specimen was identified and classified to order. Data were analyzed with the help of the biodiversity indices, statistical tests and correlation analyses of insect communities and environmental variables.
The findings showed that there was a high degree of difference in abundance, density and biodiversity across the examined habitats. Wetlands, agricultural and natural sites were found to have greater amounts of abundance, and species richness in comparison with urban areas. Natural and agricultural habitats were also found to be less in the distribution of individuals between the groups of insects, but the urban habitats were found to be significantly reduced in the biodiversity as a result of anthropogenic pressures. The statistical tests indicated that sites have significant differences supporting the effect of the habitat type on insect community structure. Correlation analyses identified soil moisture and organic matter as positive influential factors positively on insect abundance and diversity and elevated temperatures and high light intensity had a comparatively negative impact.
The experiment draws a conclusion that insect communities can be used as an effective bioindicator of the quality of a habitat and ecological balance. The results emphasize the necessity to retain the natural habitat features and to introduce the sustainable land-use management measures to increase biodiversity and ensure the ecosystem stability (Without the Visual Data).
Keywords:
Insects; Biodiversity; Ecological Balance; Habitat Quality; Soil Properties; Bioindicators; Abundance
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