A tiny fly can ‘scuba dive’ in a salty and toxic lake
4,484 views · Published 21 November 2017 · 0:45 · Indexed 24 October 2026
Channel: New Scientist · 2017 · Science & Technology
Alkali flies plunge into the salty and alkaline Mono Lake, to feed and lay their eggs, but until now it has been unclear how they manage to survive. Read more: http://ow.ly/rsEq30gIs0Q
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