According to the report, 128 small squid will be used to understand the influence of space environment on the relationship between animals and microorganisms, so as to understand the influence of space environment on the flora contained in astronauts and provide reference for human survival in space environment.
Water bear worm is a common name for slow-moving animals. It is extremely small, only about 1mm, and it is the most vital species on earth. You can live for 30 years without eating or drinking, endure high temperatures as high as 150 degrees Celsius, and survive in extreme environments such as Antarctica and deep sea. It is called one of the most "tenacious" creatures on earth.
These characteristics make them ideal creatures to study the extreme conditions of the earth and space.
According to NASA, microorganisms play an important role in the normal development of animal tissues and the maintenance of human health. "All kinds of animals, including humans, rely on microorganisms in their bodies to maintain a healthy digestive system and immune system."
Thomas Busper, chief researcher of slow-moving animals at the University of Wyoming, revealed that although humans have evolved to adapt to the earth's environment, space flight is a very challenging environment for creatures including humans.
He said: "One thing we really want to do is to understand how slow-moving animals survive and reproduce in such an environment, and whether we can understand the skills they use and turn them into skills to protect astronauts."
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