How to Find Water Bears 101…⁠ ⁠Water bears, also known as Tardigrades, are among the cutest microscopic animals!⁠ ⁠ They are famous for being amazingly resistant to all sorts of extreme conditions. People often refer to them as “immortal,” but they are mortal like any other animal. However, when the environmental conditions are adverse, they enter into a state of “suspended animation” called cryptobiosis. It is when they enter into cryptobiosis that they can withstand the incredibly harsh conditions that give them the reputation of being “immortal.”⁠ ⁠ _____⁠ ⁠ 📝 & 🎥 courtesy of @dr.bio4ever⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #science #microscopy #microscope #microscopic #microscopio #microorganisms #microorganismos #waterbear #tardigrade #tardigrada #moss #mosspiglet #biology #nature