Water bears are genetic mash-ups
Tardigrade species swipes DNA chunks from other organisms
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NO WATER, NO PROBLEM Known as water bears, tardigrades (one seen under a light microscope) are famous for withstanding desiccation. Drying out allows the animals to absorb DNA from other organisms, which may confer stress tolerance.
Sinclair Stammers