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hydrothermal

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hydrothermal, hydrothermic
relating to the temperature effects of water, as in hot baths.
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Peering through a 30 centimeter (12 inch) porthole, Humphris spied a hydrothermal vent.
Into the abyss: an ocean scientist plunges to the seafloor in search ... by Norlander, Britt / Science World
Researchers cruising the South Pacific between Tonga and Fiji study huge snails that, aided by an abundance of bacteria housed in their gills, feed off plumes of metal-rich compounds at active hydrothermal vents.
Venting concerns: exploring and protecting deep-sea communities by Raloff, Janet / Science News
Unlike typical ocean hot spots, such as hydrothermal vents, the Gorda Escarpment has unique properties which benefit egg development.
Deep-sea nurseries by BOAT/U.S. Magazine
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