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The survival is dependent on it being in its dormant state, where it is solid and well protected from said extreme elements. Although with water availability,
by ksaj 7y ago
The survival is dependent on it being in its dormant state, where it is solid and well protected from said extreme elements.
Although with water availability, presumably there is some time between the highest and lowest temperatures where the tardigrade could survive and proliferate. Of course, there needs to be some kind of food, as well.