The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why can aquatic animals survive in frozen lakes? Can you explain?
Can you explain why aquatic animals can survive in frozen lakes?
Sure! Aquatic animals are able to survive in frozen lakes because the ice layer on top of the lake acts as an insulator, keeping the water underneath from freezing completely solid. The water directly under the ice remains at a temperature very close to freezing, but animals such as fish are able to adjust their body temperature to match that of the surrounding water and survive in these conditions.