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Biology

Thermoregulatory strategies of desert-dwelling arthropods under extreme heat

Quick fact

The Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina) can forage when ground temperatures exceed 50°C, thanks to its silver-haired body that reflects heat and its long legs that keep it above the hot surface.

Why this is interesting

On a scorching desert day, the ground can hit 70°C—yet some beetles and ants are out and about. How do these tiny creatures survive heat that would cook most animals in minutes?