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Contact: Dr. Helge Niemann
hniemann@mpi-bremen.de
49-421-202-8653
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

Mud Volcano Bacteria

Caption: The majority of gas emanates from the middle of the mud volcano (left). Bacteria of the species Beggiatoa settle in the central regions (middle). Tubeworms thrive around the edges (right).

Credit: Image: IFREMER

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