The bacteria may possess special proteins , "eurythermal enzymes ", providing the bacteria—and by extension the worms—protection from a wide range of temperatures. Studies are hampered by the difficulties of sampling; the Pompeii worms never survive decompression. Study of the Pompeii worm's seemingly life-sustaining bacteria could lead to significant advances in the biochemical , pharmaceutical , textile , paper and detergent industries.
Categories : Annelids worms Extremophiles. Pompeii worm From Academic Kids. Photo credit: University of Delaware. Toolbox Special pages. Show credits. Pompeii worm Alvinella pompejana , head at bottom left. Photo credit: University of Delaware. This image shows a sampling system used to study microbial diversity around the diffusive hot vent called Bag City.
Study of the Pompeii worm's seemingly life-sustaining bacteria could lead to significant advances in the biochemical , pharmaceutical , textile, paper and detergent industries.
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