Fig. 3. Relation between (A) sulfate (µmol h-1 g-1 wet
mass), and (B) protons (µequiv. h-1 g-1 wet mass)
eliminated across plumes and roots of individual tubeworms exposed to sulfide
for 48 h prior to the measurement. Closed circles in B represent animals that
might have experienced hypoxic conditions and eliminated protons from
anaerobic metabolism.