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Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber

Research into the evolution of tardigrades has been severely hindered by a lack of fossils. This new discovery could offer researchers insight into how the creatures lived millions of years ago.
An artistic reconstruction of <em>Paradoryphoribius chronocaribbeus</em> in moss.

The discovery of an incredibly rare fossil is helping scientists learn more about one of Earth's ancient and most resilient inhabitants: the microscopic tardigrade.

Modern tardigrades are eight-legged micro-animals, also known as water bears or moss

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