Where do hydrothermal vent communities live?
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Hydrothermal vent communities live on the deep ocean floor near volcanic ridges and spreading centers. They are found in oceans such as the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian.
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Hydrothermal vent ecosystems occur on the seafloor where seawater heated by magma escapes through cracks in the crust. They are found near mid-ocean ridges, volcanic arcs, and spreading centers in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. These communities do not rely on sunlight; instead, microbes use chemical energy from sulfur compounds. Tube worms, vent mussels, and specialized crustaceans live around these extreme habitats.
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