What unique survival abilities do tardigrades possess?
Scientists find tardigrade with a glowing blue protective shield

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1.
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They can fly.
They can survive in extreme temperatures and pressures.
They can regenerate lost limbs.
They can breathe underwater.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
3.
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How did the new tardigrade species respond to UV exposure?
It grew larger.
It turned invisible.
It glowed bright blue.
It became transparent.
4.
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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.
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