Phytoplankton, like most plankton, is so small that it can't be seen by the naked eye. When in large groups however the group may give off a green color because of the chlorophyll present.
Chlorophyll is the pigment found in phytoplankton that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. It is responsible for giving phytoplankton their green color.
Phytoplankton and zooplankton
The color of the ocean appears blue or green based on the amount of phytoplankton and the depth of the water. Oceans with less phytoplankton and deeper water tend to appear blue, while those with more phytoplankton and shallower water tend to appear green.
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The scientific name of phytoplankton is phytoplankton. Phytoplankton refers to a diverse group of photosynthetic microorganisms that drift in aquatic environments.
Copepods will eat phytoplankton.
Zooplankton eat phytoplankton
Phytoplankton eats all other kinds of Plankton!?.
phytoplankton are autotrophs and zooplankton are heterotrophs
Phytoplankton is a herbivore.
Phytoplankton is a herbivore.