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Q: What animals are capable of moving independently of ocean currents by swimming or other means of propulsion are called?
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Animals capable of moving independently of the ocean currents by swimming or other means of propulsion?

nekton


What is nekto?

Noun:Aquatic animals that are able to swim and move independently of water currents.


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What are some free-swimming animals in tropical oceans?

Nekton are free-swimming animals that can move throughout the water column.


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Can animals ride ocean currents?

Yes, animals can ride ocean currents and many of them do. An example is the humpback whale. They ride the Leeuwin current each year for their annual migration.


Are dolphins nekton?

Nekton are animals that move or swim freely in the ocean. They can live in shallow or deep water and are all shapes and sizes. Dolphins are part of the chordates group of nekton.


What are the marine animals and plant that are carried along the currents?

There are thousands of marine animals in the ocean. Dolphins, Sharks, Sea turtles,Sponges, and many types of fish. I'm pretty sure that plankton floats in the currents and animals such as sponges eat them.


Important result of Currents?

Currents have a dramatic effect on the climate of the Earth. Also, they assist many marine animals with their migration patterns.


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How do plants animals and humans use ocean currents?

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