A study from Lund University reveals that the snow flea, a type of winter crane fly, can survive and remain active in freezing temperatures as low as minus seven degrees Celsius. Unlike most insects that die in such cold, this species has developed biological strategies to produce its own heat and thrive in snowy conditions. Found in northern Europe, including Sweden, and in mountain ranges of Central and Eastern Europe, the snow flea actively moves on snow during winter, offering new insights into life in extreme environments.
Snow Flea Defies Extreme Cold with Unique Adaptations, Study Shows
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- The snow flea can survive temperatures down to minus seven degrees Celsius by producing its own heat.
- This insect is active on snow in winter, unlike most insects that cannot endure such cold.
- The discovery from Lund University provides understanding of biological adaptations to extreme environments.
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