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Cryptobiosis, a form of biological stasis that is exhibited by members of Tardigrade, occurs in response to?

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Cryptobiosis, a form of biological stasis exhibited by tardigrades, occurs in response to various environmental challenges including desiccation, low temperatures, vacuum, high pressure, and radiation.

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Cryptobiosis, a form of biological stasis exhibited by tardigrades, occurs in response to various environmental challenges including desiccation, low temperatures, vacuum, high pressure, and radiation. During cryptobiosis, tardigrades can suspend their metabolic activity for extended periods and survive extreme conditions.

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