The Primary Source of Energy for Hydrothermal Vent Communities Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

The primary source of energy for hydrothermal vent communities is from

• A) the heat of the water emerging from the vents.
• B) oxidation of photosynthetic bacteria in the vent water.
• C) sulfur bacteria.
• D) reduction of carbon dioxide in the vent water.

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