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Mysterious Origins of Insects
A journey into the eye-opening realm of insects to explore how scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to search for a single, common insect ancestor.
Insects are vital to life on our planet, yet almost 40 per cent of known species are in danger of extinction. This film explores the eye-opening realm of these creatures to better understand how they evolved.
Travelling from the rain forests of French Guiana to the Arctic Ocean, scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to examine both modern insects and the fossil record in their search for a single, common insect ancestor.
Last on
Wed 9 Jul 2025
21:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Charles-Antoine de Rouvre |
| Production Company | Gedeon Programmes |
Broadcasts
- Mon 20 May 2024 21:00
- Tue 21 May 2024 02:30
- Thu 23 May 2024 00:30
- Wed 9 Jul 2025 21:00
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