The «black smoker» chimneys are often colonized by giant tubeworms in the genus Riftia, which grow over two meters (six feet) long, as well as limpets, crabs, squat lobsters, and Alvinella palmworms. (sciencedaily.com)
They also support a very different group of animals, including dense colonies of tubeworms in the genus Oasisia. (sciencedaily.com)
These seeps support an entirely different community of animals, including anemones, tubeworms in the genera Lamellibrachia and Escarpia, and broad, white mats of bacteria. (sciencedaily.com)