A sandhopper (Talitrus saltator) found in its torpid state (IMAGE)

University of Plymouth

A sandhopper (Talitrus saltator) found in its torpid state

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A sandhopper found around 30cm beneath the beach surface at Portwrinkle, Cornwall (UK). The creature had elevated its magnesium levels to enter a torpid state meaning it could survive the cold winter months

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University of Plymouth

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