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August 19, 2026 at 08:52 PM
Why Don't Insects Live in the Ocean? Scientists Just Ruled Out One Possible Explanation Thanks to Deep-Diving Fly Larvae
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists discovered deep-diving fly larvae in Lake Malawi use strong air sacs to withstand pressure, ruling out a previous theory about why insects don't live in oceans.
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