Inland Ants Crave Salt, and Hurricanes May Help
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 08:14
in Earth & Climate
Salt-deprived animals and insects living far inland from some coasts may benefit if global warming increases hurricane intensity, a new study suggests.
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