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How Antarctica's only native insect defies the cold
Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.
This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...
Phys.org7d
Antarctic midge survives extreme cold with unique dormancy strategies
The team found that Antarctic midge larvae usually grow to their second instar by the first winter and undergo quiescence so that they can quickly resume development at any moment when it suddenly ...
Antarctica's only insect could help humans travel deep into space
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Science Daily7d
Antarctica's only native insect's unique survival mechanism
The team found that Antarctic midge larvae usually grow to their second instar by the first winter and undergo quiescence so that they can quickly resume development at any moment when it suddenly ...
Fly larva with a fake termite face can infiltrate termite mounds and socialize
Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...
The Victoria Advocate7d
Antartica’s only native insect may help humans survive deep space travel
Their findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports, show that Antarctic midge larvae usually grow to their second instar by the first winter and undergo quiescence so that they can ...