くまむし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

tardigrade; water bearword usually written using kana alone

Forms

くまむし
熊虫【くまむし】【クマムシ】
クマムシ

Generated definitions (experimental)

tardigrade

Refers to a microscopic water-dwelling animal known for its resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions.

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Tardigrades are very small organisms that can withstand extreme environments.

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It is said that tardigrades can survive even in space.

water bear

This term is another common name for the same organism, highlighting its bear-like appearance under a microscope.

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When viewed under a microscope, tardigrades look just like tiny bears.

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Tardigrades appear to move like bears when they roam in the water.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

かんふどうぶつ緩歩動物のべっしょう別称．.

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