1. a microscopic water-dwelling animal with eight legs, known for its ability to survive extreme conditions
Usage: scientific

1. moving or acting slowly
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The tardigrade can survive in the vacuum of space for extended periods.
• Scientists study tardigrades to understand how life might survive on other planets.
• Under the microscope, the tardigrade looked like a tiny bear walking on water.
• Tardigrades are found in moss, soil, and other moist environments worldwide.
• The creature’s tardigrade movements made it easy to observe under magnification.
• Researchers were amazed by the tardigrade’s ability to withstand extreme temperatures.