This program explores how arthropod biodiversity helps humans. Insects as diverse as cockroaches and honey bees, as well as other arthropods such as millipedes and centipedes, are shown to be both decomposers and producers. The functions that these "bugs" perform are therefore essential to the health of our planet and us.

Originally released by New Dimension Media, 2014. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 16, 2021.