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Wood frogs can survive freezing solid. Their liver produces glucose to flood all cells, prevent cell freezing, and protect against dehydration. Ice forms around
by cainxinth 2y ago
Wood frogs can survive freezing solid. Their liver produces glucose to flood all cells, prevent cell freezing, and protect against dehydration. Ice forms around cells and organs but not inside them, preventing lethal damage.
https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/nature/wood-frog-page-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/nature/wood-frog-page-2.htm
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