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Bookmark or Share- Tardigrade - WikipediaTardigrades (/ ˈ t ɑːr d ɪ ɡ r eɪ d z / ⓘ), [1] known colloquially as water bears or moss piglets, [2] [3] [4] [5] are a phylum of eight-legged segmented micro-animals. [2] [6] They were first described by the German zoologist Johann August Ephraim Goeze in 1773, who called them Kleiner Wasserbär ' little water bear '.
- What are tardigrades, and why are they nearly indestructible?Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are tiny aquatic animals. Under a microscope, you can see their plump, segmented bodies and flat heads.
- 10 Astounding Facts About Tardigrades - TreehuggerTardigrades are microscopic animals known for being incredibly tough, able to endure extreme heat, cold, and even going without water for years.
- Tardigrades: Size, Lifespan, Diet, And Other Shocking Facts - Science ABCWhat Are Tardigrades? The tardigrade, better known as a water bear or moss piglet, is the real star in the race of survival.
- How Are Tardigrades So 'Indestructible?' Scientists Finally Have an ...The tiny animals nicknamed “water bears” can endure extreme conditions by entering a deep hibernation with a switch at the molecular level, a new study finds.
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