“Incredibly Exciting”: This Shape-Changing ‘Fire Amoeba’ Defies Extreme Temperatures by Surviving in 158°F Water

· Thedebrief · Sept. 23, 2026, 12:50 p.m.
Biology Breaking News deep ocean vents eukaryotes Research Biology California extremophiles
Summary
Recent experiments have found that California's 'fire amoeba' can endure extreme temperatures, surviving in water as hot as 158°F. This discovery marks a new record for complex organisms and expands our understanding of extremophiles.
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