Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Unique Characteristic of the Tundra - 70°49'34.18"N 152°22'3.05"W

ANTI FREEZE MOSQUITOES!!!

The mosquitoes that occur in the tundra prevent themselves from freezing by substituting the water in their bodies with glycerol, therefore they can't become frozen mosquitoes!

Location: Northern Canada, Arctic Tundra

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