What sort of organisms do not rely on light as an energy source?

Subject: What sort of organisms do not rely on light as an energy source?

Date: Fri Jan 30 05:19:41 1998
Posted by Joshua Libling
Grade level: 10-12
School: Sydney Grammar Main School
City: Sydney State/Province: NSW
Country: Australia
Area of science: Microbiology
ID: 886159181.Mi

Message:

I do not mean creatures such as carnivores, as they eat things which in the end rely on the sun's light. I mean organisms which are wholly devoid of dependece on the sun for their energy. I know they exist, but what are their names? What kinds of things do they use for energy?

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