Siboglinids [Siboglinidae]

Description

Siboglinidae, commonly known as beard worms or tube worms, are found in extreme marine environments like hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. These polychaetes lack a digestive system and rely on symbiotic bacteria housed in their bodies for nutrition. They are significant contributors to the ecology of their unique habitats, forming communities around vent and seep areas.

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