Survival potential of the anhydrobiotic nematode Panagrolaimus superbus submitted to extreme abiotic stresses

Most organisms die when confronting extreme desiccation regimes, as observed in severe and prolonged droughts. However, some organisms are able to withstand such conditions by entering into a unique state of true suspended animation known as anhydrobiosis. Notably, anhydrobiosis also renders the...

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Main Authors: TAJ de Souza, GJ de Carli, TC Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2017-04-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ462.pdf