Tardigrades can survive almost anything
Tardigrades, tiny "water bears," are nearly indestructible, surviving extreme temperatures, radiation, and space by entering suspended animation, even after decades.
Meet tardigrades, also known as "water bears"! These microscopic creatures, just 0.5mm long, are virtually indestructible. They can endure extreme conditions like temperatures from -272°C to 150°C, immense pressure 6,000 times that of the ocean floor, and even the vacuum of space.
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