Half frozen: This is how insects survive winter
Many insects rely on freeze tolerance to get through the winter. This requires the organism to freeze half of its body and cut down on metabolic practices.
Olivia Box is a Freelance Writer, Beekeeper and Ecologist. Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
Many insects rely on freeze tolerance to get through the winter. This requires the organism to freeze half of its body and cut down on metabolic practices.
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