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Rate of Metabolism in Tardigrades during Active Life and Anabiosis

Nature 176, 121–122 (16 July 1955) | Download Citation

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SOME species of tardigrades are noted for the ability to survive complete desiccation1. When dried, the animals are able to withstand extreme temperatures and lack of oxygen. The experiments described here were made with the purpose of contributing to the knowledge of the metabolism of tardigrades during the period of anabiosis.

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  1. Department of Comparative Anatomy, Department of Zoology, Jagiellonian University, Cracow. Feb. 18.

    • A. PIGOŃ
    •  & B. WEGLARSKA

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