Antarctic tardigrades a biological model for geobiology and astrobiology studies: a review
Acevedo Barrios, R.L.; Miranda-Castro, W.; González, D.; Pasqualino, J.; Tirado-Ballestas, I.; Leal, M.A.; Tovar Rodriguez, D. (2025). Antarctic tardigrades a biological model for geobiology and astrobiology studies: a review, in: Larrondo Petrie, M.M et al. Proceedings of the 23rd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology: “Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Technologies in service of society”. Hybrid Event, Mexico City, July 16 - 18, 2025. pp. 1-10. https://dx.doi.org/10.18687/laccei2025.1.1.1183
In: Larrondo Petrie, M.M; Texier, J. (Ed.) (2025). Proceedings of the 23rd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology: “Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Technologies in service of society”. Hybrid Event, Mexico City, July 16 - 18, 2025. Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI): Bogota. ISBN 978-628-96613-1-6. , meer
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- Acevedo Barrios, R.L.
- Miranda-Castro, W.
- González, D.
- Pasqualino, J.
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- Tirado-Ballestas, I.
- Leal, M.A.
- Tovar Rodriguez, D.
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Tardigrades (commonly known as "water bears") are microscopic animals whose bodies are usually less than 1 mm long, they are microscopic bilaterian organisms that belong to the phylum Tardigrada. These organisms are best known for initiating and maintaining a state of dormancy known as cryptobiosis. This ability allows them to survive in unfavorable environments and to inhabit places characterized by extreme temperatures, variable water availability, etc. (e.g., Antarctica). Antarctica is of great scientific interest, as the extreme environmental conditions require unique adaptive traits expressed by the organisms inhabiting this region. The presence of tardigrades in Antarctica has been scientifically documented, and their characteristics could be strategic in developing geobiological, astrobiological, and other areas of knowledge. |
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