Where in the oceans are biologic communities thriving without sunlight?
A)in shallow water, coral reefs
B)in muds of deep-ocean trenches
C)around seafloor, hot spring vents in areas of active volcanism
D)around fissure vents for flood basalts

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Biologic communities are thriving without sunlight around seafloor, hot spring vents in areas of active volcanism. These communities are supported by chemosynthetic bacteria that use sulfur compounds and other chemicals from vents to produce food.

Where in the Oceans Are Biologic Communities Thriving Without Sunlight