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Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic animals that can survive in extreme conditions.
水熊（又称缓步动物）是一种可以在极端条件下生存的微小动物。
These tiny creatures have the ability to withstand temperatures from near absolute zero to above boiling point.
这些微小的生物能够承受从接近绝对零度到沸点以上的温度。
The tardigrade's resilience is due to its unique ability to enter a state of cryptobiosis, where all metabolic processes cease.
水熊的耐力归功于它独特的能力，可以进入隐生状态，此时所有代谢过程都会停止。
Scientists have found tardigrades in some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, such as the Atacama Desert and the Himalayas.
科学家在地球上一些最不适宜居住的地方发现了水熊，例如阿塔卡马沙漠和喜马拉雅山脉。
In 2007, tardigrades were sent into space aboard the FOTON-M3 mission to study their ability to survive in outer space.
，水熊被送入太空，搭载在FOTON-M3任务上，以研究它们在外太空生存的能力。
The tardigrade's DNA has been sequenced, providing insights into the genetic basis for its remarkable survival abilities.
水熊的DNA已被测序，为了解其非凡生存能力的遗传基础提供了见解。
Some researchers believe that tardigrades may hold the key to developing new methods for preserving biological material for long periods.
一些研究人员相信，水熊可能为开发新的方法来长期保存生物材料提供了关键。
The study of tardigrades has led to the discovery of novel proteins with potential applications in medicine and materials science.
对水熊的研究导致了发现具有潜在医学和材料科学应用的新蛋白质。
Despite their small size, tardigrades play an important role in their ecosystems by breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients.
尽管体型微小，但水熊通过分解有机物和循环营养物质，在生态系统中扮演着重要角色。
Conservation efforts are underway to protect habitats that are crucial for the survival of certain species of tardigrades.
保护工作正在进行中，旨在保护对某些水熊物种生存至关重要的栖息地。