Biogeography of Deep-Water Chemosynthetic Ecosystems

The biogeography of deep-water chemosynthetic ecosystems refers to the study of the distribution and diversity of life forms in deep-sea environments that rely on chemosynthesis as their primary source of energy, rather than photosynthesis. These ecosystems are typically found in extreme environments, such as hydrothermal vents, cold seeps, and whale falls, where organisms harness chemical energy produced by reactions involving inorganic compounds, often sulfur or methane.