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Paralvinella bactericola

Paralvinella bactericola

Classification

Order
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The Alvinellidae are a family of small, deep-sea polychaete worms endemic to hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean. Belonging to the order Terebellida, the family contains two genera, Alvinella and Paralvinella; the former genus contains two valid species and the latter eight. Members of the family are termed alvinellids.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 7