Tardigrades: The Ultimate Guide on All You Need to Know About the Water Bear (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798859793044)

You are about to meet a really cool animal called the Tardigrade.

Tardigrades are also called Water Bears and Moss Piglets. Let's find out why.

They live in the water and they are frequently found in the moss (which is also their food). They somewhat look like a pig, too - but since they're small (VERY small) they are called piglets instead of pigs.

Looking at it, you might also associate it with bears. It somewhat looks like a teddy bear. It even looks like a stuffed toy.

Tardigrades are very small creatures - in fact, they're microscopic (which means that you need a microscope to see them clearly).
this book offers an invaluable resource for scientists from various disciplines who plan to research tardigrades, and for all others who are interested in these fascinating animals.
There are many science hobbyists at all levels who need an additional resource on this topic. Besides information specific to tardigrades, the book provides a basic primer on collecting and viewing specimens under the microscope.

Beginning with some basic information about tardigrades, the book explains the where's and how's of finding these fascinating creatures. Covered are the essential techniques of sample collection, specimen and slide preparation, and the basics of microorganism viewing under a microscope.

Despite being that small, do you know that you can keep the Tardigrades as pets? How would that be possible?
For students wishing to do a science fair project on tardigrades, this book is essential.

Have a copy of this book and you will know how to find Tardigrades, how to catch them, and even how to take care of them!