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Freezing-tolerance in the woodroachCryptocercus punctulatus (Scudder)

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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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  1. Department of Entomology Physiology and Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

    R. L. Hamilton, D. E. Mullins & D. M. Orcutt

  2. Department of Plant Pathology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

    R. L. Hamilton, D. E. Mullins & D. M. Orcutt

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Hamilton, R.L., Mullins, D.E. & Orcutt, D.M. Freezing-tolerance in the woodroachCryptocercus punctulatus (Scudder). Experientia 41, 1535–1537 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964793

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