_:b1218115 . _:b1218115 . _:b1218115 "The marine hydrothermal vent biome comprises regions of the marine benthic biome where heat generated due to tectonic activity, either at divergent plate boundaries or convergent ocean plates where back-arc spreading occurs, is released or 'vented' to the surface. The resultant high temperature water jets are laden with dissolved metals and minerals."^^ . _:b1218115 . _:b1218115 "ISBN:044482619X"^^ . _:b1218115 "PLB:plb"^^ .