New hot spring amoeba sets record for heat tolerance in complex life

Scientists have identified a new species of amoeba in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park that can survive and reproduce in hot spring water up to 63°C (145°F). This organism can protect itself at temperatures as high as 70°C (158°F) by altering its shape and forming a protective outer layer, marking a record for heat tolerance in complex life forms.

Originally published by gnews