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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".
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.
What things do zooplankton need to do to survive?
Zooplankton need to feed on phytoplankton or other zooplankton, avoid predators, navigate currents to stay in suitable habitats, and reproduce to survive in their aquatic environment.
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.
What is the scientific name for zooplankton?
Calanoida is the scientific name for a copepod, all zooplankton are in the family heterotrophic plankton.
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.
What does zooplankton mean?
Zooplankton is an animal. Its included in the food chain.
What is zooplankton an example of?
There are two types of zooplankton. Permanent and holoplankton
What are the three primary types of plankton?
What different categories can plankton be placed into?
How do you get zooplankton?
Most zooplankton are microscopic, but jellyfish are a type of large zooplankton. If you go to Key Largo, Florida, you will have no trouble finding jellyfish.
What is the difference between herbivorous zooplankton and carnivorous zooplankton?
they eat diffeint foods
What is the zooplankton niche?
the niche of the zooplankton is providing filter feedings for other organisms
What has the author Qingchao Chen written?
Qingchao. Chen has written: 'Zooplankton of China Seas' -- subject(s): Zooplankton, China Sea, Marine zooplankton
