This brief Exploratorium dispatch reports that the Pompeii worm, an inhabitant of hydrothermal vent ecosystems, can withstand hotter temperatures than any other creature on earth can -- except for certain one-celled organisms. Based on the research of marine scientist Craig Cary, the dispatch summarizes a presentation at the 2001 American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Benthic,
Biology:Molecular Biology,
Microbiology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: General Public, High School (9-12), Informal, Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot, High Pressure
Ocean Environments:
Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal:Hydrothermal Systems
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology
Keyword: Alvinella pompejana
