Supercooling of Alaskan Beetle Larvae as a Winter Survival Strategy
Insects are able to survive subfreezing temperatures by either limiting ice crystal formation in their bodies or through freeze avoidance. Beetle larvae are able to avoid freezing in winter by dehydrating in the fall months and replacing their body water content with high concentrations of glycerol....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-VCH
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Small Science |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/smsc.202500058 |
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