Tubeworms’ tube is a unique supporting structure for them to acquire inorganic matter from the seabed, before transferring to their co-living bacteria for producing organic nutrients. (IMAGE)

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Tubeworms’ tube is a unique supporting structure for them to acquire inorganic matter from the seabed, before transferring to their co-living bacteria for producing organic nutrients.

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Tubeworms’ tube is a unique supporting structure for them to acquire inorganic matter from the seabed, before transferring to their co-living bacteria for producing organic nutrients.

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