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What is the base of the ocean food chain?
phytoplankton
Why is Phytoplankton important to life in the sea?
because it is at the bottom of the food chain
In a food chain how energy flows?
From the bottom(plant life) To the top (predators)
How did man impact on the marine life food chain?
We pollute the water by dumping thousands of tons of waste into the water & we eat shrimp, and fish, and maybe even seaweed, we eat parts of the marine life food chain, and even make animals close to extinction!
Where does the waste from sea animals go?
The waste from marine animals is returned to the water in which they live. It forms part of the food chain as it is ingested by the micro-organisms that in turn become food for larger marine life.
What is the sun's role in the marine life food chain?
it gives energy to the algae and many other animals eat the algae.
What are facts about green algae?
They survive by photosynthesis. They are also a vital part of the food chain of the marine life. and it loves rape
What type of marine life is the main source of food for larger marine life?
Well the staple of the food chain would be plankton. Remember a producer is the base of all food chains. Except in a few rare cases, such as deep sea vents and caves with no light.
How does food chain affect your life?
how does a food chain affect your life
What would happen if oysters went extinct?
It would effect the food chain and other marine life would become extinct
Why are phytoplankton critical to life on earth?
They produce much of the oxygen in the earth's atmosphere that aerobic life requires, and they are at the base of the food chain in most marine environments
Why are phytoplankton critical to life earth?
They produce much of the oxygen in the earth's atmosphere that aerobic life requires, and they are at the base of the food chain in most marine environments
