What is the common nickname for tardigrades due to their appearance?
Tardigrades: Chubby, Misunderstood, & Not Immortal

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Sky dragons
Land turtles
Sea lions
Water bears
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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
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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
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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
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What is the process called that allows tardigrades to survive extreme conditions?
Metamorphosis
Cryptobiosis
Hibernation
Photosynthesis
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Which type of cryptobiosis helps tardigrades survive without water?
Cryobiosis
Anhydrobiosis
Anoxybiosis
Osmobiosis
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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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