Facts about Tardigrades

By MindStick

Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are microscopic animals that are known for their incredible resilience.

They can survive: 1. Temperatures as low as -328 degrees Fahrenheit (-200 degrees Celsius) & as high as 304 degrees Fahrenheit (148.9 degrees Celsius)

2. Pressures six times greater than those found at the deepest point in the ocean.

3. The vacuum of space and Exposure to radiation.

They can slow your metabolism to a near standstill for decades or even centuries. When conditions improve, they can rehydrate and resume their lives.

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