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They make food from chemicals - a process called chemosynthesis.
Their survival depends on a symbiotic relationship with the billions of bacteria that live inside of them. These bacteria convert the chemicals that shoot out of the hydrothermal vents into food for the worm.
Since a tubeworm has no mouth, how do bacteria enter the worm? Scientists have found that, during its earliest stages, the tubeworm does have a mouth and gut for bacteria to enter. But as the worm grows, these features disappear!
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∙ 10y agoA dweller of lake and river sediment as well as of sewer lines and outlets if need beis what a tubifex worm is.
Specifically, the segmented worm (Tubifex tubifex) carries the common name of sewage or sludge worm. They tolerate heavy-pollution, low-oxygen environments. They will survive in drought-stressed and food-challenged areas far better and longer than other species.
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∙ 13y agoTHey it wurms sus as Wiki answers are very good 4 u..............
Lol, not sure what that meant. Well, I know a few things that they eat. They eat dead fish and decaying matters.
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∙ 11y agoSometimes yes sometimes no
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Can slow worms be harmful to pets?
Some worms can bite.
Can worms swim?
no worms can not swim they can dig holes but can not swim
Is there such thing as frog food?
In France and other countries they eat frog legs. IDK if you can eat a whole frog.
What kind of frogs eat worms?
They will eat anything that fits in their mouth as long as it is not poisonous or harmful.
How does a tubifex worm breath?
Through the skin. The oxygen goes directly through the skin to the bloodstream.But the skin must be moist in order for the oxygen to pass through.That's why the worms come out in rain.
What is the tubifex worms predators?
Small Creatures in a Pond.
What is the natural habitat for a tubifex worm?
usually tubifex worms can be found in aquatic places and they do like muddy water.
What does tubifex worm breathe through?
Tubifex worms breathe through their soft, thin skin that can take in dissolved oxygen.
Why do tubifex worms wave their tails in water?
these worms wave their tails to create water current to get more air
When was Tubifex tubifex created?
Tubifex tubifex was created in 1774.
Which worms are harmful?
the truth is thers no harmful worms. even they look gross and that stuff there not harmful.
What Do Pictus Catfish Eat?
Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, fish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Is Tubifex Tubifex a decomposer?
Yes, They are.
How are worms harmful?
Worms can be harmful if they are ingested and become parasitic in the body. These worms can actually create holes in the intestines or the stomach and kill the host.
Are guava worms harmful to health?
yaa its very harmful
What does a dwarf siren eats?
Dwarf sirens eat a variety of food items, including small worms. The have very small mouths but will eat any invertebrate they can swallow. Captive sirens will eat whiteworms, blackworms, and tubifex worms.
Can slow worms be harmful to pets?
Some worms can bite.
