Extremophile ‘Fire Amoeba’ Pushes the Boundaries of Complex Life
Scientific American • 12/5/2025 • Last cited 12/12/2025
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35
Age (0-35)
41 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Scientific American
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100
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Age: 41 days - proven survivor
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