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Giant kelp is autotrophic, as it performs photosynthesis to produce its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. It contains chlorophyll and relies on light for energy, making it a primary producer in marine ecosystems. While it can absorb some nutrients from its environment, it does not rely on consuming other organisms for sustenance.
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Is kelp asexual or sexual?
Yes, giant kelp reproduce sexually. Giant kelp is a protist. Some kelp reproduce sexually while others reproduce asexually.
How does giant kelp get nutrients?
Giant kelp absorbs nutrients through its surface tissues, taking in dissolved minerals and other elements from the water around it. These nutrients are essential for its growth and development.
Amoebas and giant kelp belong to which kingdom?
Kelp, regardless of size are Botanica (Plant life) The Amoeba is a protozoan ( First or earliest form of animals) or are classed as Protists. Kelp are definitely plants. The Giant Amoeba is a time-tested science fiction device. The real ones are nowheres near the size of those in science-fiction accounts./The kingdom of Amoeba is Animaland for Kelp, the kingdom is Plantae
What plants live in temperate oceans?
Algae is (are) the most prevalent plant in the ocean. Indeed, the ONLY plant in the ocean. Seaweed, kelp, etc. are all different forms of algae. There are no rooted plants like we see on land, though some terrestrial plants, like mangroves, can live with their roots in salt water. Some macroalgae (like kelp) have "holdfasts" that attach them to rocks on the sea bed, but they are not true, nutrient-absorbing roots like terrestrial plants.
Chloroplasts does kelp have?
Yes, kelp contains chloroplasts, which are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis. These chloroplasts allow kelp to convert sunlight into energy, enabling it to grow and thrive in underwater environments. Kelp, being a type of brown algae, utilizes chlorophyll and other pigments found in its chloroplasts to capture light energy effectively.
Is kelp an autotrophic or heterotrophic?
Kelp is autotrophic, because it makes it food from sunlight.
How do kelp reproduce?
Giant kelp is a type of algae. Therefore, it is a protist; protists can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Kelp is neither a plant nor an animal.
Why is giant kelp called giant kelp?
idk sorry :( maybe cause its giant?
Are kelp and giant kelp the same?
yes!
What biome does kelp belong to?
Giant kelp are neither animals nor plants. Giant kelp is in the Protista Kingdom.
What is the scientific name of giant kelp?
Kelp is in the phylum Heterokontophyta, and the class Phaeophyceae.
Is kelp asexual or sexual?
Yes, giant kelp reproduce sexually. Giant kelp is a protist. Some kelp reproduce sexually while others reproduce asexually.
How does a giant kelp eat?
kelp does not eat, it is a plant. it photosynthesises
What type of protist is giant kelp?
Giant kelp is a brown algae, some scientists believe it is a green algae but it is not.
What is the size of kelp'?
Giant kelp is 100 feet but it can grow to 175 feet
What is the enemy of the giant kelp?
something
Is a giant kelp producer?
Yes.
