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Enormous swarms of midges teach about interconnected landscapes

Ecologists are trying to understand why the midge population at an Icelandic lake can fluctuate by 100,000-fold across a decade, and what impact these massive swarms have on the surrounding landscape. Ref. Source 4w

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I can only imagine what it's like to be in a swarm of the size. They'd be everywhere. It'd be hard to breathe and don't open your mouth. This must have a huge impact on the environment.