S6.10: Space invaders: The amazing adaptations of tardigrades
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The Uniqueness of Tardigrades
Desiccation tolerant organisms are found on every branch of the tree of life. What I think makes tardigrades very unique is their ability to survive so many different stresses, not just drying out, but also very cold temperatures and extreme radiation. And to do this seemingly at any life stage, so eggs and adults from tardigrade are very radio tolerance or are very resistant to cold temperatures. So I think in that case, it makes them quite unique.
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