burrows.

Cold tolerance

As Chionea are adapted to living on snow and in subnivean habitats, they are considered cold tolerant insects. In the wild Chionea are frequently observed at temperatures as cold as 0 and -6°C. In experiments conducted in laboratory environments, Chionea are active and alive until the temperature drops to a mean low of -7°C, their supercooling point. Some individuals, however, have been observed to be active at temperatures as low as -17°C.

The antifreeze

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