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In both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, there are places where hot magma under the sea floor causes cracks in the Earth's crust. Sea water seeps into these holes, only to be forced out as mineral rich, warmed geysers into the cold, oxygen rich, deep ocean water. These unique springs are known as hydrothermal vents.
The water springing from the vents is rich in hydrogen sulfide, the same compound which gives rotten eggs their distinctive odor. Although not a very attractive source of food, some tiny free-living bacteria located near the vents think otherwise. In a process akin to the way in which green plants use the power of sunlight for photosynthesis, these bacteria utilize the hydrogen sulfide emitted from the vent as a source of energy to convert carbon dioxide from the surrounding sea water into sugars that they need for growth.
The hydrothermal vents are also inhabited by bizarre creatures which appear like thick-stemmed tulips up to 3 meters long with bright red plumes. These tube worms, Riftia pachyptila, have no mouth or gut. Instead, their red plume rimmed with blood vessels reaches into the vent waters. Oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide bind to carrier molecules in the blood. As the heart pumps, these three compounds are delivered to a very specialized tissue which contains densely packed bacteria. In return for a stable environment in which to live, the bacteria provide Riftia with all the organic compounds required for growth. The association of two different living entities is called symbiosis. In this instance, it can be said that the tube worms provide housing, and the bacteria pay rent.
What else can I help you with?
Do starfish need sunlight to survive?
No, starfish do not need sunlight to survive. They are able to survive in a range of light conditions, as they primarily rely on capturing prey for food and obtain oxygen through their tube feet.
Why is chemosynthesis important for giant tube worm?
Because there's no source of food where they live in the Hadal zone (the deepest darkest trenches of the ocean) so they need bacteria to turn toxic chemicals streaming out of hydrothermal vents into "food" (chemicals they can use to survive).
Does a giant tube worm have relatives?
yes the tube worm which lives in coral reefs.
How did human find tube worm?
Tube worms have been found throughout the Pacific Ocean where deep sea hydrothermal vents have been discovered. The average depth of these vents is 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). Entire communities of shrimps and crabs have been found living around these giants. >_
How can some organisms survive without sunlight?
Some organisms, such as certain bacteria and fungi, are able to survive without sunlight by obtaining energy from alternative sources, such as chemicals or organic matter. These organisms engage in processes like chemosynthesis or fermentation to generate energy. Additionally, some organisms have adapted to low-light environments and developed mechanisms to efficiently use available light energy.
How are the tube worms able to survive?
It does not. It does not have predators in the deep sea.
How do tube worms survive in such inhospitable area?
they digest food then lets it out
Do starfish need sunlight to survive?
No, starfish do not need sunlight to survive. They are able to survive in a range of light conditions, as they primarily rely on capturing prey for food and obtain oxygen through their tube feet.
Why is chemosynthesis important for giant tube worm?
Because there's no source of food where they live in the Hadal zone (the deepest darkest trenches of the ocean) so they need bacteria to turn toxic chemicals streaming out of hydrothermal vents into "food" (chemicals they can use to survive).
Does a giant tube worm have relatives?
yes the tube worm which lives in coral reefs.
Do tube worms live in the ocean?
Yes, tube worms are marine animals that live in the deep ocean near hydrothermal vents. They form colonies around these vents and survive by using chemosynthesis to convert chemicals from the vents into energy.
Do tube worms have backbones?
No worms have backbones. They are all invertebrates.
What is the giant tube worms adaptation?
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How did human find tube worm?
Tube worms have been found throughout the Pacific Ocean where deep sea hydrothermal vents have been discovered. The average depth of these vents is 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). Entire communities of shrimps and crabs have been found living around these giants. >_
Which kind of organisms does not generally require oxygen or sunlight to live?
Anaerobic bacteria, such as certain types of archaea and some fungi, can survive and thrive without oxygen. These microorganisms obtain energy through processes that do not involve oxygen. Additionally, some deep-sea organisms, like certain tube worms and chemosynthetic bacteria, can live in environments without sunlight by utilizing chemicals as an energy source.
What eats a tubeworm?
Tube worms shoot silky looking netting onto coral, which makes fish tanks very unattractive. Copperbanded butterfly fish will usually eat tube worms. Wrasse and Dottyback fish will also eat tube worms.
What live plant lives in the hadal zone?
tube worms. trust me, it was found by the Shinghi 6500.
