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A Local Study of Hibernation in Insects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Herbert Tirrill Osborn

 
9780266837015: A Local Study of Hibernation in Insects (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How insects endure winter: science behind their hidden resilience

This edition surveys what happens to insects when temperatures drop, from slowed metabolism to periods of apparent stillness. It covers debates about whether bodies freeze, how different species respond to cold, and what prepares insects to emerge when warmth returns. The material pulls together classic observations and modern interpretations to explain the complex ways insects cope with winter.

  • Understand how temperature changes influence metabolic activity and the point at which activity ceases without death
  • Learn about the range of hibernation habits across different insect groups and seasons
  • See how researchers compare experiments to explain cold tolerance and revival after freezes
  • Get a historical view of key studies and scientists who shaped our understanding of insect winter life
Ideal for readers of natural history and entomology who want a clear, accessible look at how insects survive cold weather.

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