Question

hydrothermal vent communities are found in certain ocean floor locations deep in the ocean, where no energy from the sun can reach them. bacteria living in these communities use energy from the hot, mineral - rich water to produce carbon - based molecules that are biologically available to the other organisms in the vent communities. which of the following occupy the same ecological roles in the carbon cycle as the bacteria in the hydrothermal vent communities? select two choices. fungi grasses insects algae

Explanation:

• The bacteria in hydrothermal vent communities are primary producers (autotrophs). They use chemical energy (chemo - synthesis) to produce carbon - based molecules.
• Grasses are primary producers (autotrophs) that use solar energy (photosynthesis) to produce carbon - based molecules.
• Algae are also primary producers (autotrophs). They can use solar energy (photosynthesis) to produce carbon - based molecules.
• Fungi are decomposers (heterotrophs) that break down dead organic matter.
• Insects are consumers (heterotrophs) that obtain carbon - based molecules by eating other organisms.

Answer:

Grasses, Algae