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

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 Mikus )