Deep-sea limpets travel to the surface to colonize distant hydrothermal vents

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Deep-sea limpets migrate to the ocean's surface during their larval stage, explaining how they colonize distant hydrothermal vents. Researchers analyzed chemical signatures in limpet shells, revealing journeys to sunlit waters. This discovery clarifies how isolated deep-sea ecosystems maintain connectivity. This behavior is crucial for biodiversity and evolution, though climate change could impact larval dispersal and vent populations.


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