Consider a Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vent

question 8

Multiple Choice

Consider a deep sea hydrothermal vent. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) Its biome is the deep marine biopshere.
• B) The vent hosts communities of chemolithotrophic bacteria.
• C) The vent is a habitat.
• D) The associated chemolithotrophs are primary producers.

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