Deep-sea Mussels [Bathymodiolus]

Description

Bathymodiolus includes species of deep-sea mussels that inhabit extreme environments, such as hydrothermal vents and cold seeps on the ocean floor. These mussels have adapted to survive in high-pressure, low-temperature environments, forming symbiotic relationships with chemosynthetic bacteria. This unique adaptation allows them to thrive in areas where sunlight is absent, and energy sources are derived from chemicals like methane and hydrogen sulfide.

Species

Bathymodiolus boomerang [Bathymodiolus boomerang]

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Bathymodiolus puteoserpentis [Bathymodiolus puteoserpentis]