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Deep Sea Creature

Chemosynthesis
Since at such deep levels, there is little to no sunlight, photosynthesis is impossible as a means of energy production, leaving some creatures with the quandary of how to produce food for themselves. For the giant tube worm, this answer comes in the form of bacteria that live inside of it. These bacteria are capable of chemosynthesis and live inside of the giant tube worm, which lives on hydrothermal vents. These vents spew very high amounts of chemicals that these bacteria can transform into energy. These bacteria can also grow freely of a host and create mats of bacteria on the sea floor around hydrothermal vents, where they serve as food to other creatures. Bacteria are a key energy source in the food chain. This source of energy creates large populations in areas around hydrothermal vents, which provides scientists an easy stop for research.

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