ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Freeze-tolerance
;
ribitol
;
Cryptocercus punctulatus (Scudder)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Winter-acclimatedCryptocercus punctulatus are able to withstand ice crystal formation within their bodies (freeze-tolerant), and contain hemolymph plasma ice nucleating factors (INF's) throughout the year. In addition, ribitol, a sugar alcohol accumulates in their hemolymph during winter. This represents a new report of INF's occurring in the Dictyoptera, and the presence of ribitol in the hemolymph of the Insecta.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01964793
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