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What is the habitat of the midge?
It lives on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Where does the Antarctic midge live?
The Antarctic midge only consumes food during its larvae stage. From its Wikipedia page:"Terrestrial algae, particularly Prasiola crispa, moss, organic detritus, and microorganisms provide the food for the larval stage"
Why is it warmer on the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula than on the rest of the continent?
The Antarctic Peninsula is the farthest north part of Antarctica. It is the warmest, gets the most sunlight, supports two types of grass and one animal, the Antarctic midge.
How big is the Antarctic ozone hole?
The Antarctic hole is big enough. It is the size of Australia.
Does the Antarctic have a native creature?
The flightless midge Belgica antarctica, up to 6 millimetres (0.2 in) in size, is the largest purely terrestrial animal in Antarctica.
Are midges in the Antarctic or the Arctic?
The flightless midge Belgica antarctica, up to 6 millimetres (0.2 in) in size, is the largest purely terrestrial animal in Antarctica.
What nicknames did Midge Costanza go by?
Midge Costanza went by Midge.
How do terrestrial invertebrates adapt to the Antarctic climate?
There is only one terrestrial invertebrate that lives on the Antarctic continent. It is the Antarctic midge -- Belgica Antarctica. From its Wikipedia entry: "To adapt to the cold temperatures, B.antarctica accumulates trehalose, glucose and erythritol."When the occasional bug is imported in logistical movements, the animal dies for lack of food and/or from extreme cold.
How big is the Antarctic Desert?
The Antarctic Desert is 14,000,000 square kilometers or 5,600,000 square miles.
What is the birth name of Midge Ware?
Midge Ware's birth name is Midge Ware Bendelson.
What is the only insect that lives in Antarctica?
The antarctic midge or Belgica antarctica is not only the biggest insect in antarctica, it is also the ONLY insect in antarctica.It grows 2 to 12 millimeters long.
What kind of spiders live in Antarctica?
No They would die cause some of the spiders need warmth
