Hot Vents, While Having a Very Distinctive Trophic Environment

question 21

Multiple Choice

Hot vents, while having a very distinctive trophic environment,

• A) Consist of localized patches of very low diversity, usually less than 20 species
• B) Have not been assayed for biodiversity
• C) Comprise the most diverse of all marine environments, including coral reefs
• D) Consist of several hundred specialized species

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique used to explore the unconscious by having patients reveal whatever thoughts, feelings, or images come to mind.

Psychoanalytic Patient

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Negative Criticism

Feedback or comments that express disapproval or highlight deficits and problems, often with the intention of prompting improvement.

Biomedical Therapy

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