Scientists find tardigrade with a glowing blue protective shield

Scientists find tardigrade with a glowing blue protective shield

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Tardigrades, known for their resilience, can survive extreme conditions like absolute zero temperatures, high pressures, and space. A new species, Paramacrobiotis BLR, was discovered in India, showing unique UV resistance by using a fluorescent shield. This shield absorbs harmful UV radiation and emits it as harmless blue light, offering potential protection for other species.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique survival abilities do tardigrades possess?

They can fly.

They can survive in extreme temperatures and pressures.

They can regenerate lost limbs.

They can breathe underwater.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the new species of tardigrade discovered?

On a moss-covered concrete wall in India.

In the Sahara Desert.

In the Arctic Circle.

In the Amazon Rainforest.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the new tardigrade species respond to UV exposure?

It grew larger.

It turned invisible.

It glowed bright blue.

It became transparent.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the fluorescent shield in the new tardigrade species?

To absorb water.

To convert UV radiation into harmless blue light.

To increase their speed.

To help them fly.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome when the fluorescent extract was applied to other tardigrades?

They started glowing in the dark.

They gained some protection from UV radiation.

They became immune to all diseases.

They developed the ability to fly.