Diagram illustrating chemosynthesis in hydrothermal vents and cold seeps, with visual steps of chemical interactions and biological processes.
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Chemosynthesis Diagram
Diagram showing one possible chemosynthetic pathway for vents and seeps. Due to the complex microbial diversity and chemicals found in these environments, there are several biochemical pathways that support chemosynthetic communities found at each. Learn more
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NOAA Ocean Exploration