Water Bear Egg is a photograph by Eye of Science and Science Source which was uploaded on March 5th, 2013.
Water Bear Egg
Water bear (Macrobiotus sapiens) egg, color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Water bears (or tardigrades) are tiny invertebrates that... more
Title
Water Bear Egg
Artist
Eye of Science and Science Source
Medium
Photograph - Scanning Electron Micrograph
Description
Water bear (Macrobiotus sapiens) egg, color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Water bears (or tardigrades) are tiny invertebrates that live in aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats such as lichen and damp moss. They require water to obtain oxygen by gas exchange. In dry conditions, they can enter a cryptobiotic state of desiccation, known as a tun, to survive. In this state, water bears can survive for up to a decade. This egg was found in moss samples from Croatia. 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: x833 when printed 10cm wide.
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March 5th, 2013