Deep-sea mussel Gigantidas platifrons population replenishment

Deep sea chemosynthetic ecosystems host unique species adapted to extreme conditions. Among these, the deep-sea mussel Gigantidas platifrons thrives at hydrothermal vents and cold seeps, making it a valuable model for studying population connectivity and microbial symbiosis. This study investigate the core questions: whether the G. platifrons population at Site F is maintained through self-recruitment or external larval input.