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Acorn Worm

Acorn worm

Deep sea Acorn Worm specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

Surface–3,000 m (0–9,800 ft)

Size

Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)

Habitat

Seafloor Mud

Diet

Organic detritus

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a missing link in evolution, sharing some characteristics with both invertebrates and vertebrates."

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Deep Sea Profile

A primitive marine invertebrate that lives in burrows on the seafloor, named for its acorn-shaped proboscis used for feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it eat?

It swallows sand and mud to filter out tiny organic particles.

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