Tardigrada (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a separate phylum: microscopic arachnid-like invertebrates living in water or damp moss having 4 pairs of legs and instead of a mouth a pair of stylets or needlelike piercing organs connected with the pharynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientist studied the unique characteristics of tardigrada under a microscope, fascinated by their ability to thrive in extreme environments.
- Tardigrada, also known as water bears, have become popular subjects in the study of cryptobiosis due to their ability to survive in a state of suspended animation.
- In the petri dish, the tardigrada crawled slowly across the damp moss, their four pairs of legs propelling them forward.
- Researchers discovered a new species of tardigrada living in a remote freshwater lake, characterized by their distinctive needlelike piercing organs.
- The tardigrada's remarkable ability to withstand radiation and extreme temperatures has made them a focus of interest in the field of astrobiology.