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June 28, 2016
Scaleworms on Mushroom vent
Two scaleworms roam among the Palm worms and limpets at Mushroom, one of the hydrothermal vents at ASHES vent field on Axial Seamount. One worm shows its usual pinkish red color (at left), while the other is coated with a fur-like layer of filamentous bacteria. This image was taken with the RCA HD Video Camera during its test on the seafloor during VISIONS 13. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI, V14
July 27, 2014
Scaleworm with filamentous bacteria
A vent scaleworm (center of the image) has a 'furry' coat of filamentous bacteria living on its back.
July 25, 2010
Scaleworms on Escargot vent
Scale worms on Escargot vent at Axial Seamount are typically pink. The one in the foreground dines on a clam. Credit; UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V10.
July 25, 2010