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Discover cryptobiosis, the incredible state where organisms suspend their metabolism to survive extreme conditions like drought or freezing. Learn how water bears do it!
Also known as water bears, these microscopic invertebrates can enter a state of cryptobiosis, shedding nearly all their water and forming a "tun." This allows them to endure temperatures from near absolute zero to over 150°C, making them virtually indestructible.
Also known as "water bears," these microscopic invertebrates can enter a state of suspended animation, enduring temperatures from near absolute zero to over 150°C, intense radiation, and even the vacuum of space. They achieve this by dehydrating and forming a protective "tun" state, effectively pausing their life processes.
