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: