Freezing-tolerance in the woodroachCryptocercus punctulatus (Scudder)
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1420-9071
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Freeze-tolerance ; ribitol ; Cryptocercus punctulatus (Scudder)
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Biology
Medicine
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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.
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Electronic Resource
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