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Insect Larvae Defy Ocean Pressure | Science News
Scientists diving into Lake Malawi’s depths have uncovered a jaw-dropping secret: tiny insect larvae are surviving extreme oceanic pressures by using air sacs made of super-elastic resilin to control buoyancy. These larvae daily plunge over 200 meters into oxygen-starved waters to evade predators, then rise to feed at night—all while withstanding pressures equivalent to 400 meters deep. This discovery challenges the long-held belief that air-filled insect bodies can’t survive oceanic depths, hinting that pressure might not be the insurmountable barrier once thought. Plus, the resilin material…
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