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According to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, biomimicry is the imitation of natural biological designs or processes in engineering or invention

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Biomimicry definition is - the imitation of natural biological designs or processes in engineering or invention : biomimetics. How to use biomimicry in a sentence.

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How would nature combat the cold weather?

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How would nature combat the cold weather?

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When researching the various organisms that survive in cold weather climates, a variety of adaptations were considered. Feathers, thick fur, additional fat/blubber, and seeking shelter were all valid methods, but one organism provides that most astounding examples of extreme weather survival.

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Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you to the most amazing organism on the planet Earth. This is the tardigrade, a.k.a. Water Bear, is capable of surviving temperatures of 150°C down to -272°C, can survive in the vacuum of outer space for approximately 2 weeks, can tolerate massive amounts of pressure up to six times that found at the bottom of the ocean, can be exposed to high levels of radiation, and can survive without food or water for thirty years! Tardigrades exist on every continent and in a variety of biomes that include; arctic, desert, rainforests, fresh water, ice, and high mountains.

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Meet the tardigrade, the toughest animal on Earth - Thomas Boothby

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a crystalline disaccharide C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Found in tardigrades, trehalose has the ability to prevent ice crystals from forming. This has the potential for real-world applications in cold climates.

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Trehalose has the unique ability to prevent freezing or drying out. The following applications can be considered:
- Used as a substitute for salt brine on roads in the winter time to prevent ice from forming on the roads
- Used as an insulation in the lining of a coat or cold-weather articles of clothing to protect the wearer from the elements
- Used as an insulation in sleeping bags or arctic gear
- An ingredient that could be added to soft drinks to prevent freezing, thus bursting the container (can, plastic bottle)