Tardigrades adorned with metallic patterns (IMAGE)

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Tardigrades adorned with metallic patterns

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(a-d) Optical images of the tardigrade with Pt patterns transitioning from an anhydrobiosis state to an active state under suitable conditions. Shooting time interval is about 4 min. Images of the tardigrade raising its head (e), twisting (f), rolling (g), and crawling (h) after regaining vitality.

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