The invisible giants that outnumber humans by trillions
In short: You likely walk past them every day without noticing. This video introduces the nematode, an ancient group of animals that predates the dinosaurs and represents eighty percent of all animal species on Earth.
While they remain largely unseen, nematodes are a dominant force in the natural world. This episode explores the scale of their existence, noting that four out of every five animals belong to this group. Despite their massive numbers—outnumbering humans by trillions—their tiny size keeps them hidden from the naked eye.
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