Definition of tardigrade
:any of a phylum (Tardigrada) of microscopic invertebrates with four pairs of stout legs that live usually in water or damp moss — called also
water bear
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And speaking of tiny: The microscopic superstars of intergalactic survival, the tardigrades, probably won’t get wiped out until the sun swallows the Earth.
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Even the most catastrophic astrophysical events couldn’t wipe out the hardy tardigrade, researchers report.
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But among the few survivors would likely be the microscopic tardigrade.
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Also known as water bears, tardigrades are tiny water-dwelling creatures famed for their resiliency.
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Known as tardigrades, these tiny, eight-legged creatures are likely to keep living long after human beings are gone, according to a new study by Oxford University researchers.
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In the last few years, tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, have gotten a lot of attention for being tough.
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Tardigrades are the most resilient animals known in existence.
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