The basis for life in the black smoker vent communities is chemosynthetic bacteria that derive energy from the sulphide-rich vent fluids.

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Chemosynthetic bacteria derive their energy from the chemical compounds in the vent fluids, including sulphides. They form the base of the food chain in black smoker vent communities, supporting other organisms such as tube worms, crabs, and snails.

The Basis for Life in the Black Smoker Vent Communities