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Mbio Module 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mesopelagic zone | The pelagic layer of the ocean where light can penetrate, yet without the intensity to support photosynthesis. |
| Photophores | Organs that produce light |
| Bioluminescence | The production of visible light by living organisms |
| Hydrothermal vent | A hot, actively spreading rift zone where heated water spews up from the crust |
| Chemosynthesis | The making of organic material from inorganic substances using chemical energy |