Despite Residing in the Deep, Dark Sea, Hydrothermal Vents Are

question 38

Essay

Despite residing in the deep, dark sea, hydrothermal vents are able to support a diverse community of organisms including pogonophorans, clams, crabs, worms and many more species. Since no light reaches hydrothermal vents, explain what provides the basis of primary production and how it supports the community?

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