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HomeBreaking NewsThis 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life

This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life

Breaking NewsBy Ari DanielSep 22, 2026, 4:17 PM
This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life
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PUBLISHEDSep 22, 2026, 4:17 PM
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Incendiamoeba cascadensis , which translates to "fire amoeba of the Cascade mountain range. " This single-celled organism can replicate at temperatures up to 145°F, a new record for a complex organism.

'/> Scientists have found a species they've named the fire amoeba, which is capable of reproducing at 145°F and continuing to move up to temperatures of 147°F — a record for complex eukaryotic life. (Image credit: Felix…

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