All About Tardigrades: Animals That Can Survive In Space
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Tardigrades are tiny invertebrates, no bigger than a grain of salt. They are so tiny, you need a microscope to be able to see them
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From the top of a tall mountain range to the bottom of the sea, they can almost be found anywhere on Earth.
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Studies show these tiny creatures can withstand extreme temperatures, ranging from -272 degrees Celsius to 150 degrees Celcius.
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In a 2007 experiment, Tardigrades withstood exposure to space.
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To survive extreme temperatures, Tardigrades enter a state known as "cryptobiosis."
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When in this state Tardigrade's body system slows down to a point where they reach a "death like state."
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From a vacuum state (No Air) to radiation blasts 700 times stronger than the sun's rays, Tardigrades have survived it all.
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Even though Tardigrades have survived different types of harsh conditions, they still cannot be called immortal.
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