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Plankton can be plant or animal life - but the plant type of plankton is called phytoplankton, and some of those plants are in fact, green in color.

See the 'Diatom' related link listed below for pictures of the green colored type of phytoplankton.

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Is a Zooplankton is an omnivore?

Zooplankton can be classified as omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores, depending on their specific species and diet. Many zooplankton, such as copepods and krill, feed on a mix of phytoplankton (plant-like organisms) and smaller zooplankton or organic matter, making them omnivorous. However, not all zooplankton are omnivores; some may exclusively consume plant matter or other animals. Therefore, whether a zooplankton is an omnivore depends on its dietary habits.


Are zooplankton herbivores omnivores or carnivores?

Zooplankton can be herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores. Some feed on phytoplankton and other plant matter (herbivores), some feed on a mix of plant and animal matter (omnivores), and others primarily consume other zooplankton or small animals (carnivores).


Are the single-cell algae that grow in lakes and ponds zooplankton?

No, single-cell algae that grow in lakes and ponds are not zooplankton. Zooplankton are small aquatic organisms that feed on algae and other organic matter, while single-cell algae (phytoplankton) are autotrophic and produce their own food through photosynthesis.


Plants and algae are called what?

Plant plankton is named Phytoplankton. Animal plankton is called Zooplankton.


Does plankton eat other plankton?

Yes, some plankton are carnivorous and feed on other smaller plankton species. These plankton are often referred to as zooplankton and play an important role in marine food webs by consuming phytoplankton and smaller zooplankton.

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Is plant the meaning of the prefix zoo in the zooplankton?

The prefix "zoo" denotes the fact that zooplankton are animals.


Are plankton are carnivore?

They are Herbivores. Zooplankton, however, are carnivours and detrivores.


Are zooplankton herbivores omnivores or carnivores?

Zooplankton can be herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores. Some feed on phytoplankton and other plant matter (herbivores), some feed on a mix of plant and animal matter (omnivores), and others primarily consume other zooplankton or small animals (carnivores).


Are the single-cell algae that grow in lakes and ponds zooplankton?

No, single-cell algae that grow in lakes and ponds are not zooplankton. Zooplankton are small aquatic organisms that feed on algae and other organic matter, while single-cell algae (phytoplankton) are autotrophic and produce their own food through photosynthesis.


How are plankton plants a part of the plant kingdom?

Planktons are not animals they are plants! Save for zooplankton.


Are plantons plants and animals?

plankton is of 2 types: animal(zooplankton) and plant (phytoplankton)


Are phytoplankton shrimp?

No. The prefix "phyto" means plant. Small shrimplike animals are zooplankton.


Is krill an animal or a plant?

Plant


Plants and algae are called what?

Plant plankton is named Phytoplankton. Animal plankton is 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 pytoplankton the same thing as plankton?

A qualified "Yes!" Phytoplankton are plant-based Plankton and Zooplankton are tiny animals.