I WONDER - What Is Special About A Tardigrade?

I WONDER - What Is Special About A Tardigrade?

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Tardigrades, or water bears, are known for their ability to survive extreme conditions such as near absolute zero temperatures, boiling heat, intense radiation, and the vacuum of space. They achieve this by entering a state called cryptobiosis, where their metabolism nearly halts, allowing them to endure harsh environments for years until conditions improve.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for tardigrades?

Water bears

Grizzly bears

Sea lions

Polar bears

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following conditions can tardigrades survive?

High pressure

Low humidity

Boiling heat

Mild temperatures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the state that allows tardigrades to survive extreme conditions?

Hibernation

Cryptobiosis

Photosynthesis

Metamorphosis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do tardigrades manage to survive in the vacuum of space?

By increasing their body temperature

By entering a state of cryptobiosis

By consuming more oxygen

By growing a protective shell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how long can tardigrades remain in cryptobiosis?

Several weeks

A few days

Years

Many months