12 Questions
What is the key to tardigrades' survival in harsh conditions?
Their ability to enter a state of cryptobiosis
What happens to tardigrades when they enter a state of cryptobiosis?
They retract their limbs and expel most of the water from their bodies
How much of their body's water content can tardigrades lose during desiccation?
Up to 97%
What is the primary factor that allows tardigrades to survive high levels of ionizing radiation?
The presence of protective proteins called Dsup
What is one of the potential applications of understanding tardigrades' resilience?
Improving the preservation of biological materials
How are tardigrades being used as model organisms in astrobiology?
To study the potential for life on other planets with similar conditions
Which of the following is not an extreme condition that tardigrades can withstand?
Exposure to acid
In what range does the length of tardigrades typically fall?
0.1 to 1.5 millimeters
What is the distinctive appearance of tardigrades often compared to?
Bears and pigs
In which of the following environments are tardigrades not found?
Volcanic environments
In which of the following experiments did tardigrades demonstrate their resilience?
Exposure to the vacuum and radiation of space aboard the International Space Station
What is the approximate number of known tardigrade species?
Over 1,300
Explore the fascinating world of tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets. Learn about their taxonomy, morphology, and incredible abilities to survive in extreme conditions.
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