Properties (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
species
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
antifreeze proteins
highly specialized for cold environments |
| gptkbp:behavior |
aggregates in large numbers
|
| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
segmented body
|
| gptkbp:climate |
poikilothermic
-5 to 0 °C metabolic rate increases with temperature shifts in distribution |
| gptkbp:clinicalTrials |
from temperature fluctuations
|
| gptkbp:colors |
black
camouflage depends on environmental conditions heat absorption |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
in indigenous knowledge
|
| gptkbp:diet |
algae
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
Arctic_and_Antarctic_regions
|
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
nutrient cycling
food source for other species |
| gptkbp:fauna |
with other ice-dwelling organisms
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
glaciers
cold, moist environments prefer clean ice surfaces |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
iceworms
|
| gptkbp:length |
up to 7.5 cm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 5 years
complex life cycle |
| gptkbp:migration |
limited to ice surfaces
|
| gptkbp:movement |
crawling
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
climate change indicators
|
| gptkbp:predators |
birds
affects population dynamics |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
asexually
|
| gptkbp:research |
field studies
conducted on their biology used to study adaptation |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
ecological impact of glacial melt
indicator species for glacial ecosystems |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
climate science
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Mesenchytraeus solifugus
|
| gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
active in summer
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
not endangered
monitoring populations |
| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
with microorganisms
|
| gptkbp:technique |
diffusion through skin
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
due to climate warming
surface of ice |