Bumblebee Queens Use Underwater Breathing and Anaerobic Metabolism to Survive Flood Conditions
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Summary
Scientists discovered that common eastern bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week using a combination of underwater breathing and anaerobic metabolism. This remarkable adaptation allows them to withstand flood conditions in their underground nests. The research began after accidental discovery of their flood resistance, leading to systematic investigation of their physiological mechanisms for surviving submersion.
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After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to investigate what makes that super-ability possible
Bumblebee queens can live submerged for a week
This remarkable adaptation allows them to withstand flood conditions in their underground nests
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