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Zooplankton are heterotrophic, meaning they are not able to make their own food, therefore they are predators.
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What microorganisms are capable of photosynthesis and found in aquatic ecosystems?
Phytoplanktons
Why do phytoplanktons have projections?
To keep from sinking and to capture more light
Are photosynthetic autotrophs chlorophyllous?
Not necessarily. Phytoplanktons are photoautotrophs but they do not contain chlorophyll
What is a phytoplanktons niche?
the phytoplanktons niche is to feed the other animals in the ocean. if the phytoplankton didnt exist the plankton, bivavles and barnacles would die. then the ghost crabs octopuses, and mulberry whelks would die.
Are phytoplanktons autotrophs?
Well phyto means light, so the obvious answer is yes.
Do planktons in the ocean perform photosynthesis?
Yes.Only phytoplanktons are photosynthetic. Zooplanktons are animal like
Do phytoplanktons decompose?
Yes, phytoplankton are able to decompose. They cannot do it alone, as they need bacteria to do it for them.
Why is it importance to study the plankton communities in aquatic ecosystem?
because it is the photosynthesis method in water and it is called phytoplanktons
What animals do plankton eat?
Planktons don't eat animals. Phytoplanktons undergo photosynthesis, but zooplanton eat other plankton
Are unicellular plant found floating in ocean?
Yes. Of course. Unicellular plants are found floating on oceans. They are called phytoplanktons.
What is a nondiscriminatory predator?
it is a predator but in a non predator... so it is really is not a predator but it is i a predator..
What fish does salmon fish eats?
I don't know what fish they eat but they eat zooplanktons and phytoplanktons, oh! for fish they eat minnows
