3/15/2006: Water Bears, the world's toughest animal - Page 2

Crimson Ghost · 03-17-2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

We aren't quite as fucking ugly as that thing.

Speak for yourself.

I've seen some fugly people, and my ex-bosses wife looks something like that.

Uryoces · 03-17-2006, 02:13 PM

I for one welcome our tartigrade overlords...

Wait. This isn't Slashdot.

tw · 03-16-2006, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jojo

how come they get to have 7 fingers and we only get 5.

Its in the Bible. God only knew how to count to seven. Later, when he created man, God learned the advantage of five - such as a five day work week.

Trilby · 03-16-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

Its in the Bible. God only knew how to count to seven. Later, when he created man, God learned the advantage of five - such as a five day work week.

In the Bible, Book of Armaments, (and, I quote) "five is right out!"

I thought God liked the number three. No more, no less.

tw · 03-16-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I thought God liked the number three. No more, no less.

He be three. A number reserved only for God ... and human equivalents - Olympic metal winners.

Yes I remember my indoctrination well - including all answers to why bears have seven digits. We only need consult the bible and God's chosen presidents.

Beestie · 03-15-2006, 11:50 PM

Whatever we do, let's not piss them off.

seakdivers · 03-16-2006, 12:44 AM

I'm pretty sure that they feed off of people named Bri.....ooooh wait....

ashke · 03-16-2006, 02:18 AM

Someone must have tried really hard to kill them to

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shoot them into space, take them to the deepest ocean depths and let them go, deprive them of air, water, and food for years

Skunks · 03-16-2006, 02:22 AM

How is it that this is defined as an "animal" instead of some other term that more aptly implies "teeny little critter"? Don't we have terms like "insect" and "bug" and others that more fit that size bracket?

& If the distinction isn't one of size but of component parts & makeup, then is this also remarkable in that it is much closer in bodily function to the things that come to mind when you say "animal" -- mammals, reptiles, birds and such -- than with insects?

tippy · 03-16-2006, 03:27 AM

its a beastybob!

Happy Monkey · 03-16-2006, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Skunks

How is it that this is defined as an "animal" instead of some other term that more aptly implies "teeny little critter"? Don't we have terms like "insect" and "bug" and others that more fit that size bracket?

Insects are animals.

Elspode · 03-16-2006, 10:21 AM

Aren't animals pretty much any living thing that isn't a plant?

jinx · 03-16-2006, 10:29 AM

http://www.sidwell.edu/us/science/vl...arya/Animalia/ Kingdom Animalia Kingdom Animalia is one of four kingdoms in the Domain Eukarya. It is distinct from the other three kingdoms, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista, in several ways. Animalia are multicellular, while most Protista (excepting the multicellular algae, which are plant-like) are unicellular. Heterotrophism separates the animals and fungi from plants, and the lack of cell walls in animal cells makes them distinct from fungi. Animals also possess several other unique features. These include interior digestion of food, possession of a digestive tract where hydrolytic enzymes are secreted and digestion takes place, and special cell junctions in their tissues.

footfootfoot · 05-06-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

http://www.sidwell.edu/us/science/vl...arya/Animalia/ Kingdom Animalia Kingdom Animalia is one of four kingdoms in the Domain Eukarya. It is distinct from the other three kingdoms, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista, in several ways. Animalia are multicellular, while most Protista (excepting the multicellular algae, which are plant-like) are unicellular. Heterotrophism separates the animals and fungi from plants, and the lack of cell walls in animal cells makes them distinct from fungi. Animals also possess several other unique features. These include interior digestion of food, possession of a digestive tract where hydrolytic enzymes are secreted and digestion takes place, and special cell junctions in their tissues.

jinx is so hot when she gets all science teacher-y on us.

But seriously, thanks for the clarification, I somehow forgot all that.

Even MORE SERIOUSLY: Who would win in a cage match? Tartigrade or BSE Prion?

I see a pay per view opportunity for the cellar...

Happy Monkey · 03-16-2006, 10:29 AM

Or a fungus, protist, or moneran.

03-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#2
Uryoces 2nd Covenant, yo Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pugetropolis Posts: 583	I for one welcome our tartigrade overlords... Wait. This isn't Slashdot. __________________ The party's over ... the drink ... and the luck ... ran out.

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03-16-2006, 10:21 AM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Aren't animals pretty much any living thing that isn't a plant? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-16-2006, 10:29 AM	#13
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	http://www.sidwell.edu/us/science/vl...arya/Animalia/ Kingdom Animalia Kingdom Animalia is one of four kingdoms in the Domain Eukarya. It is distinct from the other three kingdoms, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista, in several ways. Animalia are multicellular, while most Protista (excepting the multicellular algae, which are plant-like) are unicellular. Heterotrophism separates the animals and fungi from plants, and the lack of cell walls in animal cells makes them distinct from fungi. Animals also possess several other unique features. These include interior digestion of food, possession of a digestive tract where hydrolytic enzymes are secreted and digestion takes place, and special cell junctions in their tissues. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

03-16-2006, 10:29 AM	#15
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Or a fungus, protist, or moneran. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

03-16-2006, 12:44 AM	#7
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	I'm pretty sure that they feed off of people named Bri.....ooooh wait....

03-16-2006, 02:22 AM	#9
Skunks I thought I changed this. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: western nowhere, ny Posts: 412	How is it that this is defined as an "animal" instead of some other term that more aptly implies "teeny little critter"? Don't we have terms like "insect" and "bug" and others that more fit that size bracket? & If the distinction isn't one of size but of component parts & makeup, then is this also remarkable in that it is much closer in bodily function to the things that come to mind when you say "animal" -- mammals, reptiles, birds and such -- than with insects?

03-16-2006, 03:27 AM	#10
tippy Writer of Writings Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14	its a beastybob!

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