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Pompeii Worm

Pompeii worm

Deep sea Pompeii Worm specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

2,500 m (8,200 ft)

Size

Up to 13 cm (5 in)

Habitat

Hydrothermal Vents

Diet

Bacteria

What they'd be sayin'

"I am one of the most heat-tolerant animals on Earth, living in water up to 80°C (176°F)."

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Deep Sea Profile

An extremophile that lives on hydrothermal vents. It is one of the most heat-tolerant complex animals known to science.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hot can they get?

Their tails can sit in water as hot as 80°C (176°F) while their heads stay in much cooler water.

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