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Extremophile

life science Maturity 9-11

Some tiny living things are very strong.

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They live in very hot places. They live in very cold places too. They can live where we cannot. They help us learn about space.
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Aerial image of Grand Prismatic Spring (view from the south).jpg
Can you imagine living in a hot spring?

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