An overview of chemosynthetic symbioses in bivalves from the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea
Deep-sea bivalves found at hydrothermal vents, cold seeps and organic falls are sustained by chemosynthetic bacteria that ensure part or all of their carbon nutrition. These symbioses are of prime importance for the functioning of the ecosystems. Similar symbioses occur in other bivalve species livi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/10/3241/2013/bg-10-3241-2013.pdf |