Where in the oceans are biologic communities thriving without sunlight?
A) in shallow water, coral reefs
B) in muds of deep- ocean trenches
C) around fissure vents for flood basalts
D) around seafloor, hot spring vents in areas of active volcanism

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Biologic communities thrive around seafloor hot spring vents in areas of active volcanism, known as hydrothermal vents. These ecosystems rely on chemosynthesis, a process where bacteria convert chemicals from the vent fluids into energy, supporting a diverse range of life forms without sunlight.

Where in the Oceans Are Biologic Communities Thriving Without Sunlight