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A geothermal amoeba sets a new upper temperature limit for eukaryotes

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ahazred8ta ◴[07 Dec 25 20:09 UTC] No.46184675[source]▶
Incendiamoeba cascadensis can reproduce up to 63°C (145.4°F)
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WithinReason ◴[07 Dec 25 21:05 UTC] No.46185143[source]▶
The archaean Methanopyrus kandleri can grow at 122°C, while among bacteria, Geothermobacterium ferrireducens can grow at temperatures up to 100°C
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1. vatsachak ◴[07 Dec 25 22:32 UTC] No.46185973[source]▶
Evolution is beautiful. To me, it's the most beautiful process ever chronicled