up to 60 °C. This is significant because that temperature is well above the lethal limit for the majority of animal species. To withstand desiccation due to the high temperatures, the mites display an extreme resistance to water loss. In addition, they are able to stop and change direction very quickly.

The discovery pushes the limits of what is known about the physiology of animal movement and the limits on the speed of living structures. This finding is considered by the research team as opening new possibilities in the design of robots