Tiny legends compete for 2026 Invertebrate of the Year

Readers are invited to vote for the 2026 Invertebrate of the Year from a ten‑species shortlist (including the common woodlouse, immortal jellyfish, Lord Howe Island stick insect and neon flying squid). Voting runs until midnight August 16, with the winner announced August 18, highlighting the crucial ecological roles of spine-free creatures from pollination to nutrient cycling.