The primary source of energy for hydrothermal vent communities is from
A) the heat of the water emerging from the vents.
B) oxidation of photosynthetic bacteria in the vent water.
C) sulfur bacteria.
D) reduction of carbon dioxide in the vent water.
Answer: C
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