The diversity of animals that live at seeps is inspiring. On this cluster of Vestimentiferan tube worms, there are snail egg cases, an octopus, and a diversity of small organisms tucked in every crevice possible.
Tube Worms
Image courtesy of D. Fornari, WHOI MISO Facility, and Ocean Exploration Trust - Cruise NA095. Download larger version (jpg, 3.8 MB).

The diversity of animals that live at seeps is inspiring. On this cluster of Vestimentiferan tube worms, there are snail egg cases, an octopus, and a diversity of small organisms tucked in every crevice possible.

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