It's hairy, it's white. It lives near the thermal vents in the ocean floor where hot water gushes into the sea.
There are three known species. One resides in the Southern Ocean off Antartica and it grows its own food.
Yes, its favorite snack is bacteria which grows in the 'hairs' (setae) on its body. Now that's convenient!
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