In Hydrothermal Vent Communities, Colonization Begins with Chemoautotrophic Bacteria, Which

question 31

Multiple Choice

In hydrothermal vent communities, colonization begins with chemoautotrophic bacteria, which often are followed by

• A) clams.
• B) crabs.
• C) tube worms.
• D) lobsters.

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Definitions:

Kinesthetic Sense

Also known as proprioception, it refers to the ability to sense body position, movement, and dynamics of our limbs in space.

Skin Senses

The sensory modalities including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception mediated by the skin's receptors.

Largest Organ

The skin; it serves as the body's outer layer, protecting against external harm and regulating temperature.

Gate-Control Theory of Pain

A theory that suggests pain signals must pass through a "gate" in the spinal cord, which can be closed, thus blocking the pain signal, by factors in the brain or by physical stimulation of the nerves.