Hypsibius


Hypsibius is a genus of tardigrades in the class Eutardigrada.

Genome sequencing

The genome of Hypsibius dujardini has been sequenced. Hypsibius dujardini has a compact genome and a generation time of about two weeks. It can be cultured indefinitely and cryopreserved. This sequenced strain has been redesignated Hypsibius exemplaris since 2018.

Species

The genus includes the following species: