What is thought to aid the proliferation and spread of hydrothermal vents?

a. Seep communities
b. Climax communities
c. Whale falls
d. Succession


ANS: C
The fallen bodies of whales are thought to be stepping stones for the vent communities. The larva of
vent organisms might be able to sense these whale falls in between settling at hydrothermal vents.
Information can be found in the section Examples of Marine Communities

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