The primary producers in hydrothermal vent communities are:

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Hydrothermal vent communities are located in the deep sea and are largely devoid of light, making photosynthesis impossible. Instead, primary production is driven by chemosynthesis, specifically by sulfur bacteria that use the energy from chemical reactions to produce organic compounds. Phytoplankton (A) require sunlight for photosynthesis and are not found in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Zooplankton (C) are heterotrophic, meaning they consume other organisms, and would not be considered primary producers. Kelp (D) and coral (E) are benthic organisms that require light and would not be found in hydrothermal vent communities.

The Primary Producers in Hydrothermal Vent Communities Are