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Fungi and flatworms: Scientists want more diverse nature emojis
Fungi and flatworms: Scientists want more diverse nature emojis
Technology
by  AFP

Too many cats, not enough crustaceans: The current emoji catalog doesn't accurately represent the breadth of biodiversity seen in nature -- and that hurts conservation efforts, according to scientists. An analysis published Monday in the journal iScience found that while animals are well represented by the current emoji catalog, plants, fungi, and microorganisms get short shrift.