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phytoplankton (plants) are straight-ish

zooplanton (animals) are squiggly-ish

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Autotroph is to heterotroph as phytoplankton is to what?

Zooplankton. Phytoplankton are autotrophs, as they produce their own food through photosynthesis. Zooplankton are heterotrophs, relying on consuming other organisms, like phytoplankton, to obtain their energy.


Does plankton live in the sunlight zone?

Some does like phytoplankton and zooplankton.


What are the two types of free floating organisms?

Plankton and nekton are the two types of free-floating organisms. Plankton are small organisms that drift with the currents and include both phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton (animal-like). Nekton are larger, more mobile organisms like fish and marine mammals that actively swim in the water column.


Are plankton are carnivore?

They are Herbivores. Zooplankton, however, are carnivours and detrivores.


What looks like a shrimp but smaller and eats phytoplankton?

I believe these are known as zooplankton.


Is plankton a herbivore?

Plankton can include both herbivores and carnivores. Phytoplankton are plant-like plankton that primarily obtain energy through photosynthesis and are considered herbivores. However, zooplankton are animal-like plankton that feed on phytoplankton and are considered carnivores.


Is seaweed a phytoplankton?

Spirogyra is a phytoplankton because it performs photosynthesis and behaves more like a plant whereas examples of zooplankton are krill, rotifers, copepods, etc, which act more like animals.


Is Euglena a phytoplankton?

it is mostly photosynthetic... when it's in the light.... but when in the dark it is heterotrophic.


What type of plants do small squid eat?

Mostly types of plankton like Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, ect. Also some small plants like seaweed.


Is a Zooplankton is an omnivore?

Zooplankton can be classified as omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores, depending on their specific species and diet. Many zooplankton, such as copepods and krill, feed on a mix of phytoplankton (plant-like organisms) and smaller zooplankton or organic matter, making them omnivorous. However, not all zooplankton are omnivores; some may exclusively consume plant matter or other animals. Therefore, whether a zooplankton is an omnivore depends on its dietary habits.


What is the scientific name of animal like algae?

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Are diatoms zooplankton?

No, diatoms are not zooplankton. Diatoms are a type of phytoplankton, which are microscopic photosynthetic organisms that form the base of the marine food chain. Zooplankton, on the other hand, are a diverse group of small animals that feed on phytoplankton and other organic matter in the ocean.