A Leech Capable of Surviving Exposure to Extremely Low Temperatures
A Leech Capable of Surviving Exposure to Extremely Low Temperatures
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United States: Public Library of Science
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It is widely considered that most organisms cannot survive prolonged exposure to temperatures below 0°C, primarily because of the damage caused by the water in cells as it freezes. However, some organisms are capable of surviving extreme variations in environmental conditions. In the case of temperature, the ability to survive subzero temperatures...
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A Leech Capable of Surviving Exposure to Extremely Low Temperatures
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1491120398
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1491120398
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0086807
