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| taxon:Polychaeta, Alvinellidae | species:Paralvinella palmiformis |
| axial status very abundant | author: Desbruyères and Laubier, 1986 |
| The palm worm is found in most intermediate venting conditions. The large palm-like branchiae are used for gas exchange while the oral tentacles ingest bacteria from both surface and in the water. . | |
