Where in the Oceans Are Biologic Communities Thriving Without Sunlight

question 5

Multiple Choice

Where in the oceans are biologic communities thriving without sunlight?

• A)in shallow water, coral reefs
• B)in muds of deep-ocean trenches
• C)around seafloor, hot spring vents in areas of active volcanism
• D)around fissure vents for flood basalts

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Definitions:

Smell-Based Communication

A form of communication that occurs through the detection and interpretation of olfactory signals, common among animals to convey information.

Sex Hormones

Sex hormones are chemicals produced by the body that regulate the development and functioning of reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics.

Scent

The particular smell of an object, substance, or area, often processed and recognized by the olfactory system.

Olfactory Receptors

specialized nerve cells responsible for the sense of smell, located in the nasal cavity.