Riftia tube worm [Escarpia spicata]
Description
Escarpia spicata, also known as the Riftia tube worm, is a species of tube worm that inhabits the deep sea. It is typically found near hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. The species is well adapted to life in extreme environments, with a high tolerance for variations in temperature, pressure, and pH levels.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Siboglinids
Siboglinidae
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| Genus |
Escarpia
Escarpia
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