Close up of an ant on a leaf (IMAGE) University of Göttingen Caption Species that are important for the function and stability of ecosystems, as well as those crucial for agriculture, fisheries, or pest control, will be prioritized in ERGA's efforts, in addition to threatened species. Credit Christoph Bleidorn Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.