Palm worm

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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. .
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