Draft:Rimicaris exoculata

Rimicaris exoculata is a species of deep-sea shrimp in the family Alvinocarididae. They are found at high densities in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge hydrothermal vent system. (cite?) They are medium-sized shrimp, growing in length. ! '''CITE NEEDED!! which source!?'''

Distribution and habitat

 * Cluster on active smokers chimneys [1]

Behaviour

 * If dislodged from their place, they quickly return back to the ground (quote source "substratum") [1] and to the fluids from the chimney [1]
 * They cluster around holes in the chimney which let out the hot fluids [1]
 * Appear to need these holes/cracks: quote source 1 (need to SUMMARIZE no quote)
 * More picky about temperature than Pompei worms (Alvinella pompejana)

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