Researchers discover unknown species at juncture where hot and cold habitats collide
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 19:30
in Earth & Climate
Among the many intriguing aspects of the deep sea, Earth's largest ecosystem, exist environments known as hydrothermal vent systems where hot water surges out from the seafloor. On the flipside the deep sea also features cold areas where methane rises from "seeps" on the ocean bottom.
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