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How life thrives around deep-sea hydrothermal vents without sunlight
A post describes microorganisms that obtain energy from chemical reactions instead of sunlight, supporting communities of unusual creatures.
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A post explains that microorganisms around deep-sea hydrothermal vents use chemosynthesis to obtain energy from chemical reactions rather than sunlight. It suggests similar environments beneath the icy oceans of distant moons might support life.
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