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Because there's no source of food where they live in the Hadal zone (the deepest darkest trenches of the ocean) so they need bacteria to turn toxic chemicals streaming out of hydrothermal vents into "food" (chemicals they can use to survive).
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Does a giant tube worm have relatives?
yes the tube worm which lives in coral reefs.
Is a tube worm a carnivore herbivore or a omnivore?
herbivore
What animal has the weakest bite?
There is no measure for "weakest bite." The animal with the weakest bite would be one without teeth or that can barely open its mouth.
Why does the cell membrane the tube worm stop the flow of excess salt into its body?
to maintain a stable environment
Which is an example of how the cell membrane of a tube worm maintains stable environment?
It prevents minerals in the water from flowing into the cell
When was Giant tube worm created?
Giant tube worm was created in 1981.
Is a plume worm and a giant tube worm the same thing?
No, because a plume worm is a feather duster worm, and a giant tube worm is very deep undersea.
Does a giant tube worm have relatives?
yes the tube worm which lives in coral reefs.
How much does a Giant tube worm weigh?
54
What is the giant tube worm diet?
They eat bacteria
What is the body temperature of a giant tube worm?
1 degrees celsius
What eats a fan worm?
It uses a process called chemosynthesis, turning chemicals into food and energy for itself
Can you name five animals that live in thae deep zone?
Nine Gilled Shark Giant Squid Angler Fish Umbrella Octopus Vent Tube Worm
Why is the worm important?
its an important worm\
Is a tube worm a arthropod?
possibly.
Where are giant tube worms found?
Microscopic organic matter and plankton are what tube worms eat. Fine hairs and tentacles ensure that the food sources move from outside to inside every tube worm.
Why is the segmented worm important?
its an important worm\
