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Chemosynthetic bacteria, producers in the ecosystem at hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean, produce carbohydrates using sunlight and water.

What is a hydrothermal vent?







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A hydrothermal vent is a fissure in the Earth's surface, usually found near volcanic activity on the ocean floor, from which geothermally heated water and minerals are released. These vents are often associated with volcanic activity and can reach extremely high temperatures. They are important ecosystems, supporting unique and diverse microbial communities and organisms that are adapted to the extreme conditions.