Chemosynthetic bacteria found near sub-marine volcanic vents feed on:
Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S).
Organic matter.
Deep sea tube worms.
Inorganic carbon.
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020
Chemosynthetic bacteria found near sub-marine volcanic vents feed on Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S).Deep-sea hydrothermal vents release various chemicals, including high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). Chemosynthetic bacteria utilize the energy released from the oxidation of H₂S and other reduced inorganic compounds to synthesize organic molecules, forming the base of the food web in these aphotic environments.