Bathymodiolus mussels (both dead and alive) found at cold seeps are seen underneath a carbonate overhang. Also visible under this overhang is methane hydrate.
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Bathymodiolus mussels (both dead and alive) found at cold seeps are seen underneath a carbonate overhang. Also visible under this overhang is methane hydrate.
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