Giant tubeworm
SKU 29529 Categories Deep-sea Animals, Deep-sea Invertebrates, Hydrothermal Vent Animals Tags Annelida, giant tubeworm, hydrothermal vent worm, Pogonophera, red, Riftia pachyptila, symbiotic bacteria
Image ID: | 29529 |
Common Name: | Giant tubeworm |
Scientific Name: | Riftia pachyptila |
Description: | The beautiful red plume of the giant tubeworm, Riftia pachyptila, found at hydrothermal vents throughout the world. Lacking eyes, mouth and gut, these animals rely on symbiotic bacteria for sustenance. |
Location: | Hydrothermal Vents, Equatorial Pacific |
Keywords: | Riftia pachyptila, giant tubeworm, hydrothermal vent worm, symbiotic bacteria, red, Annelida, Pogonophera |
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