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Suppose we found an organism on Earth with the characteristics described. In light of our current understanding of life on Earth, should we be surprised to find such an organism existing? Why or why not? Explain clearly; because not all of these have definitive answers, your explanation is more important than your chosen answer.
A single-celled organism that can survive in a dormant state even in the complete absence of any liquid water.
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