What are phytoplankton?
Plankton Assessment

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Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in aquatic environments and are primary producers, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis.
2.
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What is the largest type of zooplankton?
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The largest type of zooplankton is the jellyfish.
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What are zooplankton?
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Zooplankton are small, often microscopic animals that drift in water and feed on phytoplankton.
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What are copepods?
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Copepods are a type of small crustacean that are classified as plankton and are a significant part of the zooplankton community.
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What is the difference between plankton, nekton, and benthos?
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Plankton are organisms that drift in water, nekton are free-swimming organisms, and benthos are organisms that live on or in the ocean floor.
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Why do zooplankton migrate vertically?
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Zooplankton migrate vertically to feed on phytoplankton at the surface during the night while avoiding predators.
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What role do phytoplankton play in the ecosystem?
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Phytoplankton are crucial for the ecosystem as they produce oxygen and serve as the base of the aquatic food web.
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