Jam's Germs on Instagram: "Awww such a big stretch! 🥹 . This is a tardigrade, also known as a water bear or moss piglet. They are microscopic multicellular organisms that live in nearly every habitat on Earth where liquid water is present. Many species don’t need a permanent body of water like a lake or river, a thin film of morning dew on moss or lichen is enough. When the sun rises and the water evaporates, they slip into a dormant state and wait patiently for the next drop of moisture to ret