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Emojis, ubiquitous in messaging, need more diversity when it comes to depicting animals, plants, fungi and other organisms to help spread ideas and information over social media, scientists say.
The researchers say that having access to biodiverse emojis is not just for sending jokes to each other, but crucial for online discussions of biodiversity and conservation.
Researchers said symbols for animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms are underrepresented, which undermines interest in unknown species and conservation efforts.