Then there is this amazing creature that scientists found in the depths of what we would call habitable and this creature has something to tell even about the very concept of life. The organism is able to survive in harsh conditions, where high heat, pressure and the lack of oxygen would have been lethal to the normal life forms. The fact of its discovery is also connected not only with the addition of a new species to the list of life on the planet- it makes scientists rethink the process of life origin, evolution and existence. This finding is opening new grounds in the science of biology, evolution and even the possibility of existence of a life outside our planet.
Occupy Extreme Environment.
The newly discovered creature is able to survive in conditions that have been deemed as being too hostile in previous years, deep-sea vent, acid waters, or underground rock formations. These are extreme conditions that expose life to its extremes.
Effacing the Borderline between Life and Death.
Scientists believe that this organism is at the edge of life because it is a challenge to the conventional definitions. It illustrates the characteristics of living systems in the absence of some characteristics that are typically deemed to be connected with life.
Low Energy Consumptions.
This animal survives on extremely low energy as opposed to most of the living organisms. It can act on the minimal nutrients that means that there can be life in the areas that previously had been viewed as being inanimate.
Unique Cellular Structure
It has never been met with before in terms of cellular composition. The design is also not so complex and highly efficient and is resistant to extreme temperature pressures or even to exposure of chemical.
Slow and Unusual Metabolism
The organism has a very low metabolism. Other scientists believe that it will be in a sleeping position until years are passed and only when conditions come around, it will be active.
Endurance of Rigid Stress.
Radiation, heat, and toxic substances that would have killed most of the life forms have little effects to this animal. This ruggedness gives clues as to how to survive in hostile worlds.
Clues to Early Life on Earth
Researchers believe that this creature can resemble some of the earliest animals of this world. The study of it would give an account of how life used to look like several billions of years ago.
The Evolutionary Extremes of Adaptation.
This animal serves to show how evolution can decrease life to the simplest of processes and is a witness to the truth that there is no certain boundary to adaptability.
Issues of Modern Science.
The organisms are sensitive when they are not in the natural environment and therefore difficult to research. The scientists must develop new tools and means to know about them.
Reinventing the Search of Life.
This is redefining how scientists are striving to discover life not only on earth, but also elsewhere. It also brings a challenge to the researchers in that they have to jump beyond what they are accustomed to, and expand the notion of what life might be.
