This tiny species has emerged as an unlikely survivor since the catastrophic nuclear accident that rendered Chernobyl uninhabitable.
Somereportssay that humans wont be able to live in the area for at least another 20,000 years.
But microscopic worms appear to be able to reside in the same ghost town with no qualms.
It more likely means that nematodes are really resilient animals and can withstand extreme conditions.
The finding does not suggest that Chernobyl is safe.
