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Newly Discovered Fire Amoeba Survives in Water at 158 Degrees Fahrenheit, Breaking Previous Records

Learn more about the fire amoeba, a newly discovered eukaryote that can survive in extreme temps.

Newly Discovered Fire Amoeba Survives in Water at 158 Degrees Fahrenheit, Breaking Previous Records

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