Essays about: "tardigrada"

Found 2 essays containing the word tardigrada.

  1. 1. Biology and biodiversity of tardigrades in the world and in Sweden : Current status and future visions

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Niki Andersson; [2017]
    Keywords : tardigrade; tardigrada; biology; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Tardigrades are small water-dwelling invertebrates that can live almost anywhere in the world. Even though they are well-known our knowledge about them is still scarce. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Molecular Diversity and Biogeography of Tardigrades

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Irina Schuman; [2017]
    Keywords : molecular diversity; biogeography; tadrigrades; tardigrada;

    Abstract : Tardigrades can handle extreme conditions such as heat, cold and drought, thanks to a process called cryptobiosis which can be found in a limited amount of taxa on Earth. More knowledge about such animals may help us to understand the potential and limitations of life both on Earth and possibly in space. READ MORE