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Fire Amoeba Breaks Complex Life Heat Record

Scientists discover a fire amoeba capable of reproducing at record-breaking temperatures for complex eukaryotic life.

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WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The fire amoeba reproduces at 145°F and moves at temperatures up to 147°F, a record for complex eukaryotic life. — NPR Science

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