This online PowerPoint presentation is dedicated to the phylum Tardigrada. It discusses distinguishing characteristics of Tardigrades (also known as water bears), their relationship to arthropods and nematodes, internal structures, life stages, cryptobiosis, research opportunities, classification, identification, habitat, distribution, ease of study in the lab, and more. Each slide contains illustrations and descriptions of the microscopic animal.
This resource is referenced here:Subject: Biology,
Ecology:Metabolism,
Biology:Evolution,
Diversity,
Microbiology
Resource Type:
Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes,
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Extreme Environments: Alkaline, Acidic, Extremely Cold, Extremely Hot, Hypersaline, High Pressure, High Radiation, Anhydrous, Anoxic
Keyword: cryptobiote
