Genome sequence of an extreme animal Kumamushi is tardigrades (water bears) in Japanese. This tiny animal is phylogenetically interesting as they are believed to sit in-between worms and arthropods on the tree of life. Besides, this organism is known to survive the following extreme environments when dehydrated. High (151°C)[1] and low (-273°C)[2] temperatures. High (7.5GPa)[3] and low (open space