Consider a deep sea hydrothermal vent.  Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. The associated chemolithotrophs are primary producers.
B. The vent is a habitat.
C. Its biome is the deep marine biopshere.
D. The vent hosts communities of chemolithotrophic bacteria.


Answer: C

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