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Tardigrades are microscopic, invertebrate organisms commonly known as "water bears." These animals belong to the phylum Tardigrada and typically range in length from 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm. Their bodies consist of a head region and a plump, short trunk with four segments, each bearing a pair of clawed legs. The body is covered by a flexible exoskeleton composed of chitin and proteins, which is shed and renewed during growth phases. Tardigrades lack specialized respiratory or circulatory systems; oxyge