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Antarctic life hung by a thread during ice ages

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17 February 2008

A report published in the March issue of Ecology argues that the extreme cold and environmental conditions of past Ice Ages have been even more severe than seen today and changed life at the Antarctic, forcing the migration of many animals such as penguins, whales and seals. Understanding the changes of the past may help scientists to determine how the anticipated temperature increases of the future will work to further transform this continent.

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Giant ribbon worms found in shallow Antarctic waters. Courtesy of Richard B. Aronson, Dauphin Island Sea Lab.



See also the related article by Richard B. Aronson and colleagues in Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, Volume 38 (c) 2007 by Annual Reviews. Posted with permission.


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