tardigrade

Meanings

• noun

  A microscopic animal that can survive in extreme conditions, including high temperatures, pressures, and radiation. Also known as a water bear or a moss piglet.

  - "The tardigrade's ability to survive in space is a topic of great scientific interest."
  - "Tardigrades are found in various habitats, from the deep sea to the highest mountains."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɑɹdɪˌɡɹeɪd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɑɹdɪˌɡɹeɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

water bear

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Variants

List of all variants of tardigrade that leads to same result
tardigrade , tardigrades , water bear

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'tardus' meaning slow and 'gradus' meaning step, due to their slow gait.

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Trivia

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1. Tardigrades can survive in the vacuum of space.

2. Tardigrades are the most resilient creatures on Earth.

3. Tardigrades can survive being frozen at temperatures below -328 degrees Fahrenheit.

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1. Extremophiles: Organisms that thrive in extreme environments, including tardigrades.

2. Xerophytes: Plants that are adapted to survive in dry environments, some of which share similar survival mechanisms as tardigrades.

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Culture

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Tardigrades have been a popular subject in science fiction and fantasy, often depicted as being virtually indestructible and even immortal. They have also been used as a symbol of resilience and survival.

How to Memorize "tardigrade"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny, eight-legged animal that can survive in the harshest environments. Visualize its resilience and ability to withstand extreme conditions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tardigrade with the image of a survivor, a symbol of resilience and adaptability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Tardy' the 'Grader' - a grader that is tardy, or slow, in completing its tasks, just like the tardigrade.

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