A close-up of the tubeworm Lamelli brachia


A close-up of the tubeworm (Lamelli brachia) found at both Kasuga-2 and Daikoku volcanoes. The tubeworm bushes at Daikoku were up to 1 m (~3 ft) tall. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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Submarine Ring of Fire 2004

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