Name and describe a few specific examples of exotic deep ocean life forms.

Exotic would be an adequate description for it.  These "other world" creatures must be able to deal with the extreme conditions that exist at the bottom of the ocean.  Lets start with the Atlantic Hagfish, which is sometimes called the "slime eel" because it secretes a sticky slimy coating.  The slime serves several purposes, helping the fish to elude natural predators from consuming them.  The slime eel has no bony skeleton, only cartilage, and can tie itself in a knot if need be.  Then, there's the Deep Sea Dragonfish, most aptly named because it has oversized teeth for its body.  This ferocious predator lures its prey by the use of bioluminescence, which is creating its own light.  Finally, the Giant Squid is one of the larger citizens of the deep, up to 60 feet long, and the subject of several "sea monster" stories.  Very little is known about the mysterious squid, save the few that have washed up on various shorelines.