An Arctic Fly Is Colonizing the Natural Environment in Antarctica, Scientists Warn.
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A simple fly that sounds alert. Originally from the Arctic, the insect was first observed breeding in the natural environment of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Probably introduced into Antarctica by tourist, scientific or military vessels, this insect has been observed especially in caves, near penguin nesting areas.
Global warming promotes the implantation of a species of Arctic fly in the Antarctic Peninsula, threatening the fragile balance of this ecosystem.
Rising temperatures due to climate change are, according to experts, facilitating the arrival of invasive species in Antarctica. The United Nations reports that the peninsula is one of the regions that has warmed the most in the last half-century, with a rise of nearly 3°C. An expedition from the Chilean research institute Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos observed colonies of the fruit fly species Trichocera maculipennis in caves near pengui…
An insect native to the Arctic has been observed breeding in the natural environment of the Antarctic Peninsula. Its expansion in the region could threaten other species in the region, alert scientists.
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