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Deep Sea Acorn Worm

 * Phylum**: Hemichordata
 * Scientific Name**: //Balanoglossus sp.[[image:worm.jpg width="489" height="291" align="right"]]//
 * Class**: Enteropneusta
 * Location**: Found from the sea shore to impressive depths of 3,050 meters in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.
 * Size**: 9 to 45 centimeters
 * Habitat**: Sandy and muddy areas.
 * Living Requirements**: They absorb mud and sand in order to achieve the food nutrients that they need.
 * Life Cycle**: Unknown.
 * Interesting Facts**:
 * It leaves behind wavy traces.
 * Acorn worms have hearts, as well.
 * They use gills to breathe.
 * Human Impact**: These worms are rarely seen by humans.

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