Climate change and glacial stream insects
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An endangered aquatic insect that lives in icy streams fed by glaciers might not mind if the water grows warmer due to climate change.
A study co-authored by WSU post-doctoral researcher Scott Hotaling found that mountain stoneflies can tolerate warmer water temperatures, at least temporarily.
While the study goes against the prevailing theory that rising water temperatures will be devastating for the glacial stream insects, Hotaling said this does not mean that global warming will be » More …
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