Tardigrada

Example:Many students have the chance to see water bears in their elementary school science classes.

Definition:Common name for a tardigrade due to its resemblance to a small bear-like creature

Example:The moss piglets in the classroom were a hit with the young children.

Definition:Another common name for tardigrades, often used to describe their appearance as cute, pig-like creatures

Example:The discovery of extreme life forms like tardigrades in deep sea vents challenges our understanding of life's limits.

Definition:Describes an organism thriving under unusual conditions, similar to a tardigrade

Example:Microorganisms like tardigrades play essential roles in various ecosystems.

Definition:A living thing too small to be seen without a microscope, such as bacteria or a tardigrade