Newly Discovered 'Feather Duster' Worms Use Bacteria To Digest Methane in the Deep Ocean
Newly Discovered 'Feather Duster' Worms Use Bacteria To Digest Methane in the Deep Ocean
The worms absorb and digest symbiotic bacteria through their skin.
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These newly discovered worms in the family Serpulidae get energy from methane-digesting bacteria that live on their skin.
Image credits:Alvin, WHOI
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Friday, April 3, 2020 - 14:15
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