It stays over the vent, allowing hot water enriched with nutrients to flow into the bell through an opening in the bottom of the body. The adult Ventgardens are only seen stationary over Hydrothermal Vents with their tentacles anchoring them in place. Directly above this and attached to the top of the bell is a large cone-shaped structure that emits a bright cyan glow at night.įrom the base of the bell, six long branches protrude and curve upwards, each with multiple "plateaus" attached which provide surfaces for flora to grow within the bell. In the center of the body within the bell, a large red structure resembling seaweed can be seen. On the top of the body, a huge hollow and transparent bell is attached. Between each pair of tentacles is a glowing yellow circle, the nature of which are unknown, possibly being eyes. From the base of the body six long ciliated tentacles extend downwards to red branching tips. The Ventgarden's body also resembles the top of a mushroom. The bottom of the body seems to have an opening that is sealed shut by a cone-shaped set of flaps when swimming and opens when the organism is above a Hydrothermal Vent. The Ventgarden's main body is round and has a petal-like set of blue and yellow patterned frills on top of it.
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