Behavioural and Physiological Adaptations to Cold in a High Arctic Insect, "Gynaephora groenlandica" (a moth).
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: biology, climate adaptation, insects, physiology
| Principal Investigator: | Kukal, Olga (6) |
| Licence Number: | 10057 |
| Organization: | Department of Biology, University of Victoria |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1990
1988
1987
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1990 |
| Project Team: | one assistant |
Objective(s): To investigate the physiological adaptations enabling the moth "Gynaephora groenlandica" to survive in the High Arctic environment;
Project Description: Dr. Kukal will continue investigating the cold adaptations of a moth which survives freezing in the immature stages.
