Tubeworms, palm worms and scale worms (Phylum Annelida, Class Polychaeta) are all common on hydrothermal vents at Axial Seamount.
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Tubeworms at Axial
Tube worms are found in a variety of environments on the Juan de Fuca Ridge, often in clusters up to several square meters
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Scaleworms at Axial
Scaleworms are flat-bodied, segmented Polychaetes that are very commonly observed
Polychaetes at Axial Video
HD Video of Tube worms, palm worms and scaleworms on hydrothermal vents at Axial Seamount.