The Economic Times

The 145F survival mystery: How a tiny California 'fire' amoeba thrives where complex life was thought impossible

Incendiamoeba cascadensis, a newly discovered amoeba, can reproduce at temperatures up to 145F. It challenges prior beliefs about the heat limits for complex life. This organism demonstrates unique adaptations that allow it to thrive in extreme conditions. Its discovery has implications for understanding potential life forms on other planets. Researchers suggest that similar organisms may exist in geothermal environments worldwide.