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worm-like [[invertebrate]]s. | worm-like [[invertebrate]]s. | ||
| − | These include chiefly various [[polychaetes]], specifically the family [[Siboglinidae]] (beard worms) and related families of the order [[Canalipalpata]]. Other groups also called tube worms include members of the phylum [[Phoronid]]a (horseshoe worms). | + | These include chiefly various [[polychaetes]], specifically the family [[Siboglinidae]] (beard worms), [[Serpulidae]], and related families of the order [[Canalipalpata]]. Other groups also called tube worms include members of the phylum [[Phoronid]]a (horseshoe worms). |
It may also refer to the [[giant tube worm|bright red worms]] found living at the bottom of the ocean near active sulfur vents. These worms live in huge colonies clumped together around the [[hydrothermal vent]]s. | It may also refer to the [[giant tube worm|bright red worms]] found living at the bottom of the ocean near active sulfur vents. These worms live in huge colonies clumped together around the [[hydrothermal vent]]s. | ||
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Revision as of 19:51, 29 September 2007
The name tube worm may refer to any of a number of unrelated tube-dwelling worm-like invertebrates.
These include chiefly various polychaetes, specifically the family Siboglinidae (beard worms), Serpulidae, and related families of the order Canalipalpata. Other groups also called tube worms include members of the phylum Phoronida (horseshoe worms).
It may also refer to the bright red worms found living at the bottom of the ocean near active sulfur vents. These worms live in huge colonies clumped together around the hydrothermal vents.
