Our Tardigrades Got Stuck in a German Post Office

The video explores the resilience of tardigrades, focusing on a journey of marine tardigrades from Portugal. Despite challenges in finding them, James, a microscopy expert, collaborates with a marine biologist to obtain samples. These tardigrades endure a postal delay in Germany, showcasing their survival abilities. The video concludes with an appreciation of the unseen world of tardigrades.

What nickname is given to tardigrades due to their resilience?

• Tiny Giants

• Moss Piglets

• Micro Warriors

• Water Bears

Where did the journey of the marine tardigrades begin?

• A coral farm

• The Baltic Sea

• A German warehouse

• A beach in Portugal

What was the main challenge James faced in finding marine tardigrades?

• Lack of proper equipment

• Insufficient salt in the water

• Inadequate funding

• Unfavorable weather conditions

What genus do the discovered marine tardigrades belong to?

• Milnesium

• Echiniscus

• Hypsibius

• Batila apes

What was the main issue faced during the transportation of the samples?

• The samples were mislabeled

• The samples were damaged

• The samples were lost

• The samples were delayed in Germany