They’re also called trumpet worms because of the shape of the sand tubes they create.
A handful of soil or water will likely contain thousands of microscopic worms called nematodes
Nematodes are one of the most abundant multicellular organisms on Earth.
Giant tube worms stay erect at 8 feet long with pulsing red tips filled with blood and thrive in toxic environments
Giant tube worms were discovered in 1977 and until then it was believed that all living things required energy from the sun. These worms grow in colonies around hydrothermal vents in deep ocean water and thrive on sulfur and bacteria.