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what is the common name of the this organism? |
water bears |
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what is the term used for organisms that can be found in extreme conditions? |
extremophile |
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what range of temperature can they withstand? what pressures can they withstand? how much radiation can they be exposed to? |
temps above absolute zero to above boiling point of water, pressures about 6x greater than found in deep ocean trenches, doses 100x higher than lethal dose for humans |
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how long can they go without food and water? |
more than 10 years |
