Greenhouse gases: First it was cows 鈥� now it鈥檚 larvae!
The fly larvae Chaoborus spp. utilize methane in lake sediments to propel themselves. The larvae live in the sediment, and migrate to the surface to feed at night via this “gas lift”, saving substantial energy. Consequently, they liberate this important greenhouse gas to the surface water, in contact with the atmosphere.
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McGinnis, D. F.; Flury, S.; Tang, K. W.; Grossart, H.-P.,
23 Mar 2017