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Plankton

Organisms that are integral to the continuity of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Consists of zooplankton and phytoplankton.

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How does phytoplankton affect waves?

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It forms the base of the food pyramid; therefore, it supports the life of almost all other marine animals. Some animals eat the plankton, other animals eat those animals, and so on. If there were no plankton, the animals would die out.

What is anadromous and catadromous?

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Ascending rivers from the sea, at certain seasons, for breeding, as the salmon, shad, etc., Tending upwards; -- said of terns in which the lowest secondary segments are on the upper side of the branch of the central stem.

What are the phylum of phytoplankton?

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Protista.

Protista is the kingdom for all unicellular organisms.

What stores to find plankton fish?

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Frozen krill can actually be bought at either petco or petsmart. Yes these places are a bit pricey but weigh the options of buying online and overnight freight charges and the prices then aren't really that bad.

What has a soft body that is protected by two bluish-black hard shell and it eats plankton?

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I have a soft body that is protected by two bluish -black hard shells I eat tiny plants and animals called plankton I am a

What are the 4 basic needs of plants?

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Soil- provides minerals & nutrients, also anchors the plant & holds water around it.

Sun - uses suns energy to grow and manufacture food.

Water- so plants can make their own food through photosynthesis

Air -need carbon dioxide that they use in photosynthesis to make carbon compounds.

Space- if crowded together will be small, and stunted, trees need space for trees and branches.

Correct Temperature- helps with growth.

Why are plankton so small?

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There's no explanation, that's just how they are.

Where do phytoplankton get energy to produce for other organisms?

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Phytoplankton are photosynthetic organisms. They get their energy from sunlight.

Is a zoo plankton a Heterotrophic organisms?

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No because this does not make sence

Is the the turtle a plankton?

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Plankton aren't turtules and plankton aren't turtles.

What is the predetor of zooplankton?

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shrimp, krill

and other small marine animals

What is the opposite of a plankton?

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Nekton is the opposite of plankton. The term encompasses all organisms that can swim actively in water eg. fish, sqid.

Plankton consist all drifting organisms that are carried by the oceans tides and currents.

Why are plankton found in the polar oceans?

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yes planktons live every where in the ocean

What does zoo-plankton look like in a picture?

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See link below:

In presence of oxygen glycolysis is followed by?

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When oxygen is present, the Krebs Cycle and then the Electron transport chain follow glycolysis.

When oxygen is not present, a different pathway follows glycolysis. The combination of glycolysis and the different pathway is called fermentation.

What is the name of a Plankton that stays a plankton its whole entire life?

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Mainly krill and other small crustaceans, also unicellular algae.

Is a jellyfish a nekton?

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Yes, and so are seals.

Is alge a plant or animal?

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None they are a kind of protist.

Is seaweed and plankton the same thing?

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No. See the 'Related Questions' for more information.

What is a dicotyledon plant and give you two examples?

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Black eyed peas, soybeans, and alfalfa are a few.

What makes up plankton?

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beautiful,nice,generous,polite,faithful,piety,brave and........................................................................

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What are prey's of plankton's?

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Blue whales.