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Phytoplankton are all photosynthetic aquatic organisms that live freely in the water column. So, this name refers to where they live and what they eat. others: zooplankton, meroplankton... "Nanoplankton" refers to the size (2-20µm). So, most of phytoplankton species are nanoplankton since they have this size. others : picoplankton, megaloplantkon...
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What is the difference between phytoplankton and zooplankton?
phytoplankton are autotrophs and zooplankton are heterotrophs
What is the difference between a male and female phytoplankton?
The male phytoplankton have phytopenises and females have phytovginas.
What are some examples of nanoplankton?
Nanoplankton includes tiny planktonic organisms, typically ranging from 2 to 20 micrometers in size. Examples include certain species of phytoplankton, such as coccolithophores and dinoflagellates, as well as small protozoans like ciliates. These microorganisms play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems, contributing to primary production and serving as a food source for larger planktonic and benthic organisms.
Do zoo plankton eat nanoplankton?
Yes, they do.
What are three examples of nanoplankton?
Examples of nanoplankton include diatoms, dinoflagellates, and coccolithophores. These are small photosynthetic organisms that form an important part of the marine food chain.
What is the difference between phytoplankton and diatoms?
Phytoplankton is a broad category of microscopic organisms that live in aquatic environments and conduct photosynthesis, serving as the foundational producers in these ecosystems. Diatoms are a specific group of phytoplankton characterized by their unique silica cell walls, which form intricate and beautiful patterns. While all diatoms are phytoplankton, not all phytoplankton are diatoms, as the category also includes other organisms like cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates. Essentially, diatoms represent one subset within the diverse realm of phytoplankton.
What is the relationship between sunlight and sea life?
the relationship is that seens phytoplankton need sunlight to survive and phytoplankton are the base of the food chain they connect to sun to phytoplankton to other sea life
What is smaller than a pin head?
Nanoplankton.
How much sunlight do phytoplankton need?
Phytoplankton is a bacteria and it needs pretty warm water between 26 and 37 degrees Celsius to live and develop.
What nanoplankton cover themselves in calcareous plates that most likely reflect intense light?
Coccolithophores i think
What are the two types of planktons?
Phytoplankton and zooplankton
Why are microorganisms here?
phytoplankton. phytoplankton.
