What and how do yeti crabs eat?

Yeti crabs, specifically the species Kiwa hirsuta, primarily feed on microorganisms and organic matter found on the ocean floor. They possess hairy pincers that cultivate and harvest bacteria, which thrive on the minerals released from hydrothermal vents. The crabs use these pincers to filter and collect the bacteria, effectively farming them for nutrition. This unique feeding strategy allows them to thrive in the extreme environments of the deep sea.