This chapter explores the extraordinary characteristics and survival abilities of tardigrades, often viewed as alien due to their resilience. The discussion also clarifies misconceptions about their ability to survive in space and delves into ethical considerations regarding Earth's organisms on other celestial bodies. Listeners will gain insights into tardigrade anatomy, evolutionary history, and their intriguing connections to astrobiology and panspermia.

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