[Campbell Biology P.738] Which statement about tardigrades is FALSE? | Practice Question
Which statement about tardigrades is FALSE?
- A: They can survive at temperatures as low as -200°C by entering a state of dormancy.
- B: More than 15% of their genes are believed to have originated from horizontal gene transfer.
- C: All tardigrades are less than 0.5 mm in length.
- D: They are also known as water bears due to their overall shape and lumbering gait.
Explanation
The text explicitly states that 'Most tardigrades are less than 0.5 mm in length', not 'All'. Therefore, option C is the false statement.