There are many habitats that together form seeps, from soft sediment to carbonate rocks. In this image, you can see a mat of bacteria growing on the underside of a ledge. Through analyzing the composition of this rock, we can better understand the potential future uses of seep ecosystems.
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There are many habitats that together form seeps, from soft sediment to carbonate rocks. In this image, you can see a mat of bacteria growing on the underside of a ledge. Through analyzing the composition of this rock, we can better understand the potential future uses of seep ecosystems.

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