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Antarctic midge survives extreme cold with unique dormancy strategies
The team found that Antarctic midge larvae usually grow to their second ... More information: Obligate diapause and its termination shape the life-cycle seasonality of an Antarctic insect ...
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The Unique Survival Mechanism of Antarctica’s Native Insect
Obligate diapause is a dormant period naturally induced at a fixed time in an organism’s life cycle, a rare form seen in insects ... The team found that Antarctic midge larvae usually grow to their ...
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Antartica’s only native insect may help humans survive deep space travel
The team said obligate diapause is a dormant period naturally induced at a fixed time in an organism’s life cycle ... show that Antarctic midge larvae usually grow to their second instar ...
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Cameras uncover natural predators controlling oilseed rape pests
In an exciting new development, cameras placed in oilseed rape fields have revealed a surprising ally in the battle against crop pests - beetle larvae. Over two years, researchers in the UK ...