The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Kolar Bats are nature’s pest controllers, finds OU study
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The Hindu Bureau
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A study by Osmania University researchers found that four species of leaf-nosed bats in Karnataka act as natural pest controllers. DNA analysis of their droppings revealed they consume large quantities of agricultural pests and disease-carrying insects.
Researchers from Osmania University have used faecal DNA metabarcoding to study the diet of bats, identifying their role in controlling insect populations that affect agriculture and public health.
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