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PHYTOPLANKTON ARE PLANTS. THEY NEED SUNLIGHT, WHICH IS NON EXISTANT AT THE OCEAN'S DEPTHS.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it is the largest zone ,they can't be accommodated in neratic zone .
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∙ 12y agoBecause the sunlight is near the surface and sunlight induces photosynthesis. Therefore, making more plants which attract herbivorous fish. They attract larger, carnivorous ocean organisms.
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What is the main producer of the upper layers of the ocean?
Phytoplankton are the autotrophs that are the main producers for the upper layers of the ocean.This is because the upper layers of the ocean provide the most sunlight, which is what phytoplankton need in order to perform photosynthesis.
What is the function of phytoplankton in ocean ecosystems?
Producer.
What ocean plant is a producer?
algey , phytoplankton ,
First link in the ocean food chain?
phytoplankton
What serves as the base of the ocean ecosystem?
Phytoplankton Steve's as the base.
Why are phytoplankton only found on the ocean surface?
Phytoplankton are primarily found on the ocean surface because they need sunlight for photosynthesis. Sunlight penetrates only the upper layers of the ocean, so phytoplankton stay near the surface to access this light. They also require nutrients that get transported to the surface through upwelling or mixing processes.
What photosynthetic organisms found at the surface of the ocean?
The answer to your question is phytoplankton
What are the photosynthetic organisms found near the surface of the ocean called?
Phytoplankton
The population of small photosynthetic organisms found near the surface of the ocean?
Phytoplankton
What are the small photosynthetic organisms found near the surface of the ocean called?
Phytoplankton
Any small photosynthetic organism found in large numbers near the ocean surface?
Phytoplankton
Does the box jellyfish live in the benthic or pelagic environment?
Phytoplankton live near the surface of the ocean because they need sunlight like all green plants. They also need water and nutrients to live. Phytoplankton use water and CO2 to grow, but phytoplankton still need other vitamins and minerals, like iron to survive. When the surface of the ocean is cold, the deeper parts of the ocean bring these nutrients to the surface and the plankton live. But, when the surface of the ocean is warm, as in El Niño, the ocean does not bring as many of these essential nutrients and the phytoplankton die. That causes a major problem because phytoplankton are at the base of the food chain. So, when the population of phytoplankton is reduced almost the entire food chain is effected.
Why are phytoplankton found near the surface of ocean?
Actually not all plankton does, there are many types of plankton. Phytoplankton are the type that must be near the surface to survive because they are similar to plants in that they must be in an environment in which photosynthesis can occur.
What food primarily supports ocean life?
Phytoplankton, which is a microscopic and autotrophic organism. There are trillions of phytoplankton in the ocean.
What types of ocean creatures feed on phytoplankton?
There are a wide variety of ocean creatures which are known to eat phytoplankton. However, krill are believed to be the main organisms which feed on phytoplankton.
Do phytoplankton live deep in the ocean?
No because phytoplankton need sunlight to photosynthisize.
Who performs photosynthesis in the ocean?
Phytoplankton.
