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A very common adaptation among insects is producing large amounts of polyhydroxy alcohols like glycerol in the hemolymph that acts as anti-freeze or cryoprotect
by akiselev 4y ago
A very common adaptation among insects is producing large amounts of polyhydroxy alcohols like glycerol in the hemolymph that acts as anti-freeze or cryoprotectant depending on the species.