All of the Following are Likely to Be Found Among

Question

All of the following are likely to be found among the benthic microbes EXCEPT
A) barophiles.
B) psychrophiles.
C) thermophiles.
D) phototrophs.
E) methanogens.

Accepted Answer

Benthic microbes live in deep ocean sediments where there is no light, so it is unlikely to find phototrophs among them. The other options are possible since they are adapted to extreme conditions such as high pressure, low temperatures, and high temperatures, which can be present in deep ocean sediments. Methanogens are also commonly found in benthic habitats where they convert organic matter into methane gas.