Pacific vent tube worm [Tevnia jerichonana]
Description
The Pacific vent tube worm, scientifically known as Tevnia jerichonana, is a species of marine polychaete worm. It is found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in hydrothermal vents. This species is remarkable for its ability to live in extreme conditions, withstanding high temperatures and pressure. It is characterized by its tube-like body, which is covered in a chitinous tube, and the presence of a plume used for respiration and feeding.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Siboglinids
Siboglinidae
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| Genus |
Tevnia
Tevnia
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