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Question
Collect information and pictures of the Springtail. Stick the pictures in your scrapbook and write the information alongside.
Solution
Antarctic Springtail (Cryptopygus antarcticus)
This tiny, insect-like animal grows to only 1 -2 mm in length and can survive in temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F). It has a natural chemical antifreeze in its body to prevent it from freezing.
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