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- Protect from biotic factors
- Regulate physiological processes
- Cocoon lining prevents ice crystals: moths
- Paws have non-slip grip: polar bears
- Polymers provide adhesion, protection: microbes
- Amphibian withstands freezing: Siberian salamander
- Glycoprotein prevents ice crystals: Antarctic ice fish
- Glucose prevents formation of ice crystals: spring peepers
- Larvae survive freezing: midge
- Antifreeze protects from cold: North American wood frog
- Antifreeze prevents frost damage: giant groundsel
- Unique antifreeze protects from extreme cold: Alaskan darkling beetle
- Channels protect from freezing: goldenrod gall fly
