Polyextremophile Essays

  • Tardigrades Research Paper

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    These tiny animals dwelling in the moist areas of our planet looks like a funny little thing. But as we laugh at its weird and peculiar body structure and shape, it is cheating death. These funny tiny animals are called tardigrades, water bears or moss piglets. At first glance these creatures may not make a big impression considering their small stature and unimpressive frame. Soon we learn that although these creatures are funny to look at they can survive in any place in the world you can think

  • Why Do Mars Exist?

    1727 Words  | 4 Pages

    Mars is a planet that is described as cold and dry. However, approximately 3 billion years ago Mars had liquid water running along its surface, which scientists believe could have helped microbial life flourish (Wall, 2016). Scientists have believed for many years that there are specific elements required for life to exist; hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen (Wall, 2016). In some habitats scientists have discovered some species that can survive without some of these elements, leading researches