Red+Tubeworm-Serpula+Vermicularis

Giant tube worms reproduce by releasing their eggs into the water to be fertilized. After hatching, the young larvae swim down and attach themselves to rocks. As the larvae develop into tiny worms, they temporarily develop a primitive mouth and gut through which the symbiotic bacteria enter. As the worm grows older, the mouth and gut disappear, trapping the bacteria inside. Humans are hurting the coral reefs and rocks that are homes to these organuisms.
 * Common Name:** Red Tubeworms[[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3587656635_1f9f3717e1_z.jpg width="275" height="385" align="right"]]
 * Scientific Name:** //Serpula vermicularis//
 * Class:** Polychaeta
 * Location:** Live on the northwest coast of Scotland, the northeast coast of England, the northwest coast of Ireland and much of the Britain coast. **Hi i am cool**
 * Size:** 5cm to 7cm
 * Description of Habitat:** On the ocean floor around rocks or on hot sea vents.
 * Living Requirements:** Must live in warm ocean waters and consume bacteria in the ocean
 * Life Cycle of Animal:**
 * Male and Female Differences:** Hermaphodites
 * Interesting Facts:**
 * 1.** To feed, they wave about their cirri, which are arranged in two spiralling rows, to trap particles of organic matter. The cirri are also used to absorb oxygen
 * 2.** The bright red color comes from the presence of large amounts of hemoglobin
 * 3.** The worms have no eyes but, they can sense movement and vibrations and will retreat into their protective tubes when threatened.
 * Endangered or Threatened?** Not endangered or threatened
 * Human Impact on Organism**
 * Sources**
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 * [|http://www.wallawalla.edu/academics/departments/biology/rosario/inverts/]****Annelida/Serpulidae/Serpula_vermicularis.html**
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 * Zookeeper: Jessica Tolliver**