Insects Can Drown in the Deep | Science News

Insects dominate land and air, but why aren’t they found in the ocean? A new study reveals lake fly larvae can dive 250 meters deep—far deeper than expected—using air sacs to handle pressure, debunking a long-held theory. But if pressure isn’t the barrier, what is? The mystery deepens, leaving scientists to explore other unknown factors keeping insects from colonizing the salty depths. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/698b5fb81611fcbb