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taxon:Polychaeta, Alvinellidae |
species:Paralvinella palmiformis |
axial status very abundant |
author: Desbruyères and Laubier, 1986 |
The palm worm is found in most intermediate venting conditions. The large palm-like branchiae are used for gas exchange while the oral tentacles ingest bacteria from both surface and in the water. . |