Tube worm

Tubeworms scientific name - Riftia pachyptila looks like a giant lipstick. It lives in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of one mile. They size of the tube worm is about 3m long. Tough natural material called Chitin makes the worms white tube home.

Tubeworms like other worms have eyes, stomach and mouth. They feed on millions of bacteria. They use chemical based food making process called as chemosynthesis to catch the prey.

Tube worms depend on bacteria that live on their bodies for food and energy. These tube worms also provide food for the deep sea dwellers. The worms red plume is chewed by the fish and crabs in the sea.