How do those wormy things at the bottom of the ocean exist?

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sulfur from those hydrothermal vents provide nutrients for sulfur-oxidizing bacteria. these bacteria have a symbiotic relationship with the tube worms

edit: i forgot to add, the tube worms have binding sites to accepts the sulfides from the bacteria.

 

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Replying to Topic: How do those wormy things at the bottom of the ocean exist?
Created On 04/02/2005 02:28 AM by HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: Tylanner
And when they rip ass, it takes the stink bubbles up to an hour to reach the surface........

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