Obligate diapause and its termination shape the life-cycle seasonality of an Antarctic insect
Abstract The Antarctic midge, Belgica antarctica, is a unique insect endemic to Antarctica. It has a 2-year life cycle, with larvae overwintering in two different instars and adults emerging the following summer. This seasonality is crucial for adaptation to Antarctica’s harsh climates and ephemeral...
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2025-02-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86617-4 |
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