Tardigrades: Chubby, Misunderstood, & Not Immortal

Tardigrades: Chubby, Misunderstood, & Not Immortal

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The video explores the fascinating world of tardigrades, tiny organisms known for their resilience. It covers their physical characteristics, habitats, feeding habits, and unique survival skills, such as cryptobiosis. The video also addresses common misconceptions and highlights encounters with other organisms. Tardigrades are not extremophiles but can survive extreme conditions. The video concludes with a reflection on their significance in the microcosmos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common nickname for tardigrades due to their appearance?

Sky dragons

Land turtles

Sea lions

Water bears

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

In which environments can tardigrades be found?

Only in terrestrial environments

In marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments

Only in freshwater environments

Only in marine environments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do tardigrades primarily feed in freshwater environments?

By filtering water for microorganisms

By absorbing nutrients through their skin

By piercing plant cells with stylets

By swallowing whole plants

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the eyes of tardigrades?

Their eyes are composed of multiple cells

Each eye is a single photoreceptive cell

They have no eyes

Their eyes are located on their legs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called that allows tardigrades to survive extreme conditions?

Metamorphosis

Cryptobiosis

Hibernation

Photosynthesis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of cryptobiosis helps tardigrades survive without water?

Cryobiosis

Anhydrobiosis

Anoxybiosis

Osmobiosis

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about tardigrades?

They are only found in Antarctica

They can fly

They are immortal

They are the largest micro-animals

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