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Phytoplankton refers to a broad category of organisms. Many belong to the kingdom Protista, and some belong to the kingdom Monera. They are all microscopic organisms that are capable of undergoing photosynthesis.
Phytoplankton, or phytoplankton-like organisms are believed to be responsible for the Earth's first mass extinction, as their waste product, oxygen was suddenly released into the early atmosphere, which acted as a poison to early organisms that was used to the abundant sulfur in the atmosphere.
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Are photosynthetic autotrophs chlorophyllous?
Not necessarily. Phytoplanktons are photoautotrophs but they do not contain chlorophyll
Do phytoplanktons decompose?
Yes, phytoplankton are able to decompose. They cannot do it alone, as they need bacteria to do it for them.
What do zooplankton eat?
Zooplankton eat phytoplankton, other zooplankton, and decomposing matter. "Zooplankton" refers to small aquatic animals. The "zoo-" prefix refers to animals, as in zoology, and zoo (which is short for "zoological garden".
Why does the soil air contain more carbon dioxide than atmospheric air?
ground water contains more zooplanktons than phytoplanktons this zooplanktons releases co2 during respiration
List five effects that UV radiation could have on plants or animals as a result of ozone thinning?
Increased incidence of skin cancer in animals due to direct exposure to UV radiation. Reduced photosynthesis and growth in plants, leading to decreased crop yields and productivity. Disruption of ecosystem balance as certain species are more sensitive to UV radiation than others. Damage to marine life, such as coral reefs, due to increased UV exposure in underwater environments. Weakening of immune systems in animals, making them more susceptible to diseases.
What microorganisms are capable of photosynthesis and found in aquatic ecosystems?
Phytoplanktons
Why do phytoplanktons have projections?
To keep from sinking and to capture more light
Are photosynthetic autotrophs chlorophyllous?
Not necessarily. Phytoplanktons are photoautotrophs but they do not contain chlorophyll
Are phytoplanktons autotrophs?
Well phyto means light, so the obvious answer is yes.
Do phytoplanktons decompose?
Yes, phytoplankton are able to decompose. They cannot do it alone, as they need bacteria to do it for them.
Do planktons in the ocean perform photosynthesis?
Yes.Only phytoplanktons are photosynthetic. Zooplanktons are animal like
Why is it importance to study the plankton communities in aquatic ecosystem?
because it is the photosynthesis method in water and it is called phytoplanktons
What is phytoplanktons predator?
Zooplankton are heterotrophic, meaning they are not able to make their own food, therefore they are predators.
Are unicellular plant found floating in ocean?
Yes. Of course. Unicellular plants are found floating on oceans. They are called phytoplanktons.
What animals do plankton eat?
Planktons don't eat animals. Phytoplanktons undergo photosynthesis, but zooplanton eat other plankton
What fish does salmon fish eats?
I don't know what fish they eat but they eat zooplanktons and phytoplanktons, oh! for fish they eat minnows
What is a phytoplanktons importance to animals on land and in the ocean?
Phytoplankton are at one of the lowest levels of the food chain meaning their populations affect everything above them. Most of the energy in the oceans start off from them because they the main organisms generating energy from photosynthesis. A shark, which is near the top of the food chain in ocean life, eats other fish and most of the biomass of the fish comes from phytoplanktons in one way or another. Directly phytoplanktons affect land animals based off of the animals that prey on oceanic organisms. On another side though phytoplanktons produce a large percentage of the worlds oxygen from photosynthesis and recycles co2. Without them are atmosphere would be very different and animals could not have evolved to such large sizes and would have had smaller populations if they were still capable of even evolving at all.
