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Plankton

Organisms that are integral to the continuity of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Consists of zooplankton and phytoplankton.

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Why would a mallard duck be laying eggs in various places around a pond and allowing them to fall into the water?

Answer:I disagree -chickens will and do kick out eggs that are bad or infertile. As for your question, ducks do that when they first start laying. They can go through a clutch or two before becoming broody then they will make a nest for them. You could try incubating them though, if its her first round they may not be fertile.. Is there a drake around by the way? Ducks are harder for predators because they can see in the dark--chcikens are blind in the dark. Also ducks usually move to the water and make a racket in the water when a predator is around which in turn scares it off. To the poster below I hope all your ducks will be safe... The mink will be back every night now... I've been dealing with predators for 8 years and you get rid of one and another comes around! Mink are real good diggers :( I hope all is well for you... Answer:Duck Hen Lays Eggs All Over the Place...There could be a predator nearby and she might be laying a false trail for the predator while she has her nest elsewhere. We recently had this problem when a mink was discovered in our workshed...he/she had already killed half of our chicken flock but ducks are very savvy and they have strange sleeping habits so it's harder for the mink to sneak up on them. They are also more aggressive (the ducks.) We just had some ducklings hatch about a week or two ago and as far as we can tell the mink hasn't gone anywhere near our duck pen. We did pen the ducklings up in a smaller area with their mom until they get bigger so we don't lose any of them to the mink.

So, I'm thinking you might have a predator around somewhere. I'm assuming you have a drake or two and that these eggs are fertilized? Ducks are really smart birds; the hens will remove eggs that aren't fertilized and carry them away from their nests to keep their nests clean and pest free. Chickens won't do that. They might break an egg in their nests or have unfertilized eggs but they just leave them and then they have a problem with flies and if you're in a southern state, fire ants.

Good luck with your duck(s). They are a joy to have around (and they make good "watchdogs" as well.)

What is the scientific name of panch aule?

"Panch aule" does not have a specific scientific name as it is a term used in Nepali language to refer to a type of plant or herb. If you can provide more specific information or characteristics about the plant, we may be able to identify its scientific name.

What is the scientific name of phytoplankton?

The scientific name of phytoplankton is phytoplankton. Phytoplankton refers to a diverse group of photosynthetic microorganisms that drift in aquatic environments.

Scientific Name for plankton?

Plankton is a general term that refers to diverse organisms that float or drift in water. There isn't a single scientific name for all plankton as it encompasses various species from different taxonomic groups, such as phytoplankton (e.g., diatoms, dinoflagellates) and zooplankton (e.g., copepods, krill).

How does phytoplankton affect waves?

It forms the base of the food pyramid; therefore, it supports the life of almost all other marine animals. Some animals eat the plankton, other animals eat those animals, and so on. If there were no plankton, the animals would die out.

What is anadromous and catadromous?

Ascending rivers from the sea, at certain seasons, for breeding, as the salmon, shad, etc., Tending upwards; -- said of terns in which the lowest secondary segments are on the upper side of the branch of the central stem.

What are the phylum of phytoplankton?

Protista.

Protista is the kingdom for all unicellular organisms.

What stores to find plankton fish?

Frozen krill can actually be bought at either petco or petsmart. Yes these places are a bit pricey but weigh the options of buying online and overnight freight charges and the prices then aren't really that bad.

What has a soft body that is protected by two bluish-black hard shell and it eats plankton?

I have a soft body that is protected by two bluish -black hard shells I eat tiny plants and animals called plankton I am a

What are the 4 basic needs of plants?

Soil- provides minerals & nutrients, also anchors the plant & holds water around it.

Sun - uses suns energy to grow and manufacture food.

Water- so plants can make their own food through photosynthesis

Air -need carbon dioxide that they use in photosynthesis to make carbon compounds.

Space- if crowded together will be small, and stunted, trees need space for trees and branches.

Correct Temperature- helps with growth.

Why are plankton so small?

There's no explanation, that's just how they are.

Where do phytoplankton get energy to produce for other organisms?

Phytoplankton are photosynthetic organisms. They get their energy from sunlight.

Is the the turtle a plankton?

Plankton aren't turtules and plankton aren't turtles.

What is the predetor of zooplankton?

shrimp, krill

and other small marine animals

What is the opposite of a plankton?

Nekton is the opposite of plankton. The term encompasses all organisms that can swim actively in water eg. fish, sqid.

Plankton consist all drifting organisms that are carried by the oceans tides and currents.

Why are plankton found in the polar oceans?

yes planktons live every where in the ocean

In presence of oxygen glycolysis is followed by?

When oxygen is present, the Krebs Cycle and then the Electron transport chain follow glycolysis.

When oxygen is not present, a different pathway follows glycolysis. The combination of glycolysis and the different pathway is called fermentation.