Snow Fleas: Winter’s Active Hexapod And Their Unique Antifreeze Protein

Have you ever noticed tiny black specks on the snow near the bases of trees on warmer winter days when the snow is melting? If so, you have met an extraordinary little creature called the Snow Flea. Though they have the word flea in their name, they are actually a type of springtail, only getting the name based on their ability […]