Heat-tolerant Worm [Paralvinella hessleri]
Description
This marine worm species is known for its heat tolerance, surviving in habitats near deep-sea hydrothermal vents that can reach temperatures over 80°C. They are found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. They have a segmented body, with a length of up to 12 cm, and are typically reddish-brown in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Alvinellids
Alvinellidae
|
| Genus |
Paralvinella
Paralvinella
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