EFFECT OF COOLING RATE ON THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES OF SUPERCOOLED INSECTS

Abstract

Cooling rate affects the freezing temperature of water samples and of insects. Doubling the rate of cooling lowers the mean supercooling point of Cephus cinctus larvae 0.24[degree]C. Adoption of a standard rate of cooling of 1 [degree] per minute, or adjustment of other rates to this basis, is proposed.