Cold tolerance is important in defining the distribution of insects. Here, we review the
principal physiological mechanisms underlying homeostatic failure during cold exposure in …

Managing metabolic resources is critical for insects during diapause when food sources are
limited or unavailable. Insects accumulate reserves prior to diapause, and metabolic …

Insects have evolved a number of physiological mechanisms for coping with the detrimental
effects of low temperature. As autumn progresses, insects use environmental signals such …

Insects are the most ecologically important multicellular heterotrophs in terrestrial systems.
They play critical roles in ecological food webs, remain devastating agricultural and medical …

The many components of seasonal adaptations in insects are reviewed, especially from the
viewpoint of aspects that must be studied in order to understand the structure and purposes …

A short exposure to a mild cold stress is sufficient to increase cold tolerance in many insects.
This phenomenon, termed rapid cold hardening (RCH) expands the thermal interval that can …

Naturally occurring diurnal variations in temperature are sufficient to induce a rapid cold
hardening (RCH) response in insects. RCH can increase cold tolerance by 1–2° C and …

Insects are the most widespread group of organisms and more than one million species
have been described. These animals have significant ecological functions, for example they …

Adaptative responses of ectothermic organisms to thermal variation typically involve the
reorganization of membrane glycerophospholipids (GPLs) to maintain membrane function …

The integrity of cellular membranes is critical to the survival of insects at low temperatures,
thus an advantage is conferred to insects that can adjust their composition of membrane fatty …