Awnworm Creature Guide and Details | Subnautica 2

Awnworms are found near extremely hot vent areas. It can survive near-boiling temperatures.

Awnworm (Ventworm awn). Dwells in hot, mineral-rich water, where its plumes collect hydrogen sulfide and other minerals from the environment. Can survive near-boiling temperatures.

[1] Segmented plumes
Each upper body segment grows give blood-rich plumes which collect minerals and pump them to the worm's body. Bacteria feed on these minerals, producing energy for the worm. Each segment contains its own miniature heart.

[2] Sticky shelter
The worm grows from its holdfast, a chitinous shelter at its base. The entire awnworm can withdraw into this tiny space if threatened by temperature changes or attack.

[3] Curious immortality
The awnworm has no reproductive organs or cells. The worm appears to bud off its uppermost segments, like a stack of jellyfish. These segments find a new holdfast and grow a new awnworm. This strategy should produce genetically identical clones. It does now. Awnworms are genetically distinct. The source of this genetic difference is unknown.

[4] A ventworm blight?
Many of the scanned specimens' pores are choked by thick, waxy fatty acids. Origin unknown.

Assessment: monitor awnworms for clues to reproductive cycle and environmental threats.

Make sure you have the Heat Tolerance Adaptation before attempting to scan this creature.