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zoo plankton are eaten by smaller fish which are eaten again by bigger fish and so on without them some species would die out because you would be removing one off the first links in the ocean food web
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∙ 12y agoZooplanton is a shrimp like animal that lives under water and eats plants,another word for zooplanton would be copepods
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Are zooplankton herbivores?
zooplanton eat phytoplankton so they are considered herbivores
Three primary consumers that live in freshwater?
crab fish zooplanton I only 9 years old T.B.A .
What does phytoplankton and zooplankton look like through a microscope?
phytoplankton (plants) are straight-ish zooplanton (animals) are squiggly-ish
What animals do plankton eat?
Planktons don't eat animals. Phytoplanktons undergo photosynthesis, but zooplanton eat other plankton
Where can one find information on zooplanton?
One can find information on Zooplankton on the MarineBio website. Information could also be found in any books about about marine biology. These books can be found at the public library or at a local bookstore.
Is a ray a carnivore or a herbivore?
A manta ray is a carnivore, being a filter feeder and eating large quantities of zooplankton. But, as the plankton they feed on include zooplanton (animals) and phytoplankton ("the plants of the sea"), you could say they are unintentionally omnivores, as they have no control as to what plankton is swept into their gaping mouths.
Is a fairy shrimp carnivore?
fairy shrimp eat an assortment of zooplanton (thats all i could find :L)
Is a manta ray a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?
A manta ray is a carnivore, being a filter feeder and eating large quantities of zooplankton. But, as the plankton they feed on include zooplanton (animals) and phytoplankton ("the plants of the sea"), you could say they are unintentionally omnivores, as they have no control as to what plankton is swept into their gaping mouths.
What are the consumers of the ocean?
all fish and any animals you can think are consumers
What is the largest hoofed mammal in north America?
The largest invasive or non native species is probably the horse. (Equus ferus caballus)The moose is the largest native species.. (Alces alces)
What is a blue whales niche in its ecosystem?
it is the the whole ocean except for polar waters! Also it has producers, consumers, scavengers, decomposers, prey, top predator, and climate. the producer: phytoplanton the consumer: zooplanton the prey: krill, small fish the predator: Killer whale Climate: it depends on season and location
What do koi angelfish eat?
Angelfish can survive on a basic diet of flake food. However, in order for your fish to grow big, beautiful, healthy, and fully develop, it is recommended to feed them live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, etc. For more information, check in with your local pet stores or join a tropical fish forum. These fish feed on guppies, smaller fish. They also eat plankton. A flaky substance called cichlid flakes and also they are on a special diet where they eat hatched Brine Shrimp and sometimes eat a substance called Angelfish flakes. Freshwater Angelfish usually do typically well on flake, pellets and frozen blood worms. Saltwater Angel fish typically do well on marine flake, marine pellets and frozen mysis shrimp. A special species specific formula for Angels of both types can normally be found at your LFS. crustaceans or small crabs or really anything crunchy because they have very strong teeth. various flake food, bloodworms and the babies like baby brine shrimp
