lamiaceae wrote:
I concur, freezing might kill them but chilling does not, it just "slows" everything down in them. Ever observe ants on a cold morning (compared to afternoon)? Arthropoda (including Insects, Spiders, Lobsters, Shrimp) are very different from Chordata (Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals). Concerning cruelty: I would imagine Insects feel pain differently from humans and probably feel little from being cooled. But Vertebrates (Chordata) certainly feel pain! And both Birds and Mammals are uncomfortable when chilled and can easily die if their body temperature is lowered or raised much below or above normal. And I truly believe all mammals feel pain like we do. Humans, Cats, Dogs, and Horses, etc. are not all that different fundamentally. I should point out that my degree is in Biology, and Photographic Art is more a hobby for me.
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