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Hydrothermal vents allow underground heat sources to warm the ocean bottom which is necessary to support deep see ecology.
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What biological group is not dependent on photosynthesis?
All of life is dependent on photosynthesis, with the possible exception of the critters that live next to deep sea hydrothermal vents.
What is the difference between geysers and deep-sea vents?
Both are geysers, in effect releasing mineral rich heated water from an opening in the crust, but of course, geysers as we know them are land based, and hydrothermal vents are sea based. Hydrothermal vents also build 'chimneys' from the minerals pushed up by the superheated water, and are home to a unique array of sea life.
What does an extremophile eat?
Thermophiles are found in various geothermally heated regions of the Earth. The live in hot springs like those in Yellowstone National Park and deep sea hydrothermal vents.
How did human find tube worm?
Tube worms have been found throughout the Pacific Ocean where deep sea hydrothermal vents have been discovered. The average depth of these vents is 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). Entire communities of shrimps and crabs have been found living around these giants. >_
What vents are located near mid ocean ridges leaking hot water and nutrients and providing an environment for organisms to live in the deep dark water?
They are called hydrothermal vents. Some types emit water with high concentrations of dissolved minerals which precipitate when they come into contact with the cold sea water. These are known as "black smokers". Please see the related links.
Have been found in waters of hydrothermal vents?
hydrothermal vents are found in the deep zone
In What zone are hydrothermal vents located-?
hydrothermal vents are found in the deep zone
Where are hydrothermal vents located?
Hydrothermal vents were discovered in 1977 in the Pacific ocean.
Chemosynthetic communities in the ocean can be found?
surrounding deep-sea hydrothermal vents
What is another name for a deep sea hydrothermal vent?
They are known, simply, as hydrothermal vents. They only occur in the deep ocean. Some specific types are cold seeps, white smokers and hot smokers. If you are looking for specific hydrothermal vents the Lost City and Loki's castle are fields of hydrothermal vents in the mid-Atlantic and Majic Mountain is a hydrothermal vent field located about 150 miles west of Vancouver.
Where do some scientist think bacteria originated?
near deep-sea hydrothermal vents
Where do some scientists think these bacteria originated?
near deep-sea hydrothermal vents
What has the author Cindy Van Dover written?
Cindy Van Dover has written: 'Deep-ocean journeys' -- subject(s): Alvin (Submarine), Deep-sea ecology, Hydrothermal vent animals 'Chemosynthetic communities in the deep sea' -- subject(s): Hydrothermal vent animals, Deep-sea ecology
What is an alvinocaridid?
An alvinocaridid is a member of the Alvinocarididae, a variety of shrimp which inhabits deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
Where would you expect to find chemosynthetic organisms?
such organisms would be bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and other microorganisms mostly you would only need to find a rock and have a powerful microscope
Do hydrothermal vents receive sun light?
Usually no- they are far too deep underwater for light to penetrate.
What is there to know about pompeii worms?
The Pompeii worms are a species of polychaete worms found in the Pacific Ocean (deep-sea) at hydrothermal vents.
