Sulphide worm

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taxon:Polychaeta, Alvinellidae species:Paralvinella sulfincola
axial status very abundant author: Desbruyères and Laubier, 1986
The sulphide worm has received attention in study because of its unusual extreme habitat near smokers. It can be very aggressive and attacks its neighbours, presumably to protect its feeding space.
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