North Atlantic Tubeworm [Lamellibrachia anaximandri]
Description
Found in the deep-sea environment of the North Atlantic Ocean, this species of tubeworm is known for its long lifespan and slow growth. It forms dense colonies around cold seeps and has a mutualistic relationship with sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Siboglinids
Siboglinidae
|
| Genus |
Lamellibrachia
Lamellibrachia
|