Tubeworm

-If you are so inclined, you can purchase one of these from France for $37.46 -The flaps at the top close to trap prey. [] [] [] [] [] http://www.mysticaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/species-of-the-month/649-tubeworms
 * Common Name:** Tubeworm
 * Scientific Name:**//Filogranella elatensis//
 * Phylum:** Annelida
 * Class:**Polychaeta
 * Location:** Deep in the Pacific ocean near the hydrothermal vents.
 * Size:** Can be up to 9 feet long and 4 inches
 * Description of Habitat:** Tubeworms live over a mile deep in the Pacific Ocean near hydrothermal vents (hydrothermal vents are an opening in the ocean floor where hot water containing minerals is distributed throughout the ocean).
 * Living Requirements:** They don't need the sunlight to survive because they live off the minerals that are released by the hydrothermal vents..
 * Life cycle of Animal:** Not known. This is a hard animal to study because it lives on the ocean floor.
 * Male and Female Differences?** none.
 * Fun-Filled Facts:**
 * Human Impact:** none.
 * Information and Picture Sources: (Zookeeper Paige Ryder)**