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The term "zooplankton" derives from the Greek words "zoon," meaning "animal," and "planktos," meaning "drifter" or "wanderer." Zooplankton are small, often microscopic animals that drift in water bodies, including oceans, lakes, and rivers. They play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems as both consumers of phytoplankton and as a food source for larger organisms. Their classification as "plankton" highlights their inability to swim against currents, making them dependent on water movement for transportation.
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What is also called a water flea?
zooplankton
Zooplankton eat algae this is called a feeding stage or what?
trophic level
Why is a primary consumers called a herbivore?
because they eat zooplankton or plants
Plants and algae are called what?
Plant plankton is named Phytoplankton. Animal plankton is called Zooplankton.
What do mackerel and sardines eat?
sardines eat small orgaisms called zooplankton
What are the two types of planktons?
Phytoplankton and zooplankton
Can zooplankton eat seaweed and what can eat zooplankton?
no zooplankton dont eat seaweed, and krill eats zooplankton, some whales eat zooplankton, there are also others i cant think of
Is a zooplankton a producer or consumer?
It is a consumer. It feeds on particles.
What is the difference between phytoplankton and zooplankton?
phytoplankton are autotrophs and zooplankton are heterotrophs
How do you catch zooplankton?
You catch zooplankton by algae.
How does brain coral eat?
Brain corals eat small zooplankton. They actually have small tentacles that they extend at night. These tentacles have harpoon tips (made from cells called nematocytes). When zooplankton comes into contact with the tentacle tip, the tiny harpoon grabs the zooplankton, and the food is brought into the closest mouth.
What does zooplankton mean?
Zooplankton is an animal. Its included in the food chain.
