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Pangolins, this seemingly ordinary creature, are in fact rich in ecological information and esoteric scientific principles. In our common sense, the line between beneficial and pest seems clear, but the presence of pangolins breaks this conventional wisdom.
In our lives, beneficial insects refer to those insects that are beneficial to human production and life, such as bees, butterflies, etc.; Pests are those insects that cause harm to human production and life. However, the presence of pangolins challenges this simple classification.
Pangolins are unique creatures with a hard shell and sharp claws. They live in various environments such as forests, grasslands, etc., and mainly feed on ants and termites. Because these insects often cause damage to crops and forests, pangolins are seen by many as a pest's nemesis.
However, pangolins are not all about benefits. Due to its unique ecological habits, pangolins play an important role in ecological balance. They control the population of ants and termites, thus maintaining the ecological balance. If pangolin populations decrease or disappear, the population of ants and termites will proliferate, causing greater damage to crops and forests.
In addition, pangolins are also a source of many precious medicinal herbs. In traditional Chinese medicine, pangolin scales are believed to have the effects of blood circulation and blood stasis, as well as breastfeeding. Therefore, pangolins are also widely used in the preparation of Chinese herbal medicines.
To sum up, pangolins are neither a simple beneficial insect nor a simple pest. Their existence is of great significance for the maintenance of ecological balance and the preparation of Chinese medicinal materials. Therefore, we should pay more attention to and protect this precious biological resource to ensure its continued existence and contribution on the planet.