Dormant Water Bear
by Eye of Science and Science Source
Title
Dormant Water Bear
Artist
Eye of Science and Science Source
Medium
Photograph - Scanning Electron Micrograph
Description
Water bear tun. Color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a water bear (Macrobiotus sapiens) in its dormant state, known as a tun. Water bears (or tardigrades) are tiny invertebrates that live in aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats such as lichen and damp moss. In dry conditions, they can enter a cryptobiotic state of desiccation, in which they can survive for up to a decade. Macrobiotus sapiens is an omnivorous species that feeds on mosses, algae and bacteria. Water bears are found throughout the world, including regions of extreme temperature, such as hot springs, and extreme pressure, such as deep underwater. They can also survive high levels of radiation and the vacuum of space. Magnification: x750 when printed at 10 centimeters wide..
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March 5th, 2013
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