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What is holoplankton?

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Holoplankton are organisms that spend their entire life cycle as plankton.

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What is meroplankton?

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Meroplankton are organisms that are planktonic only during part of their life cycle.

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What role do phytoplankton play in the ecosystem?

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Phytoplankton are producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the Mesopelagic Zone?

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The Mesopelagic Zone is a layer of the ocean between 200 and 1000 meters deep, where light begins to fade.

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What is the Epipelagic Zone?

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The Epipelagic Zone is the uppermost layer of the ocean, extending from the surface to about 200 meters deep, where there is enough light for photosynthesis.

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Why do zooplankton migrate vertically?

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Zooplankton migrate vertically to feed on phytoplankton at night while avoiding predators.

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What is the largest type of zooplankton?

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The largest type of zooplankton is jellyfish.

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What are the main types of plankton?

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The main types of plankton are phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton (animal-like).

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What is the significance of zooplankton in marine food webs?

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Zooplankton serve as a crucial food source for larger marine animals, including fish and whales.

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How do phytoplankton contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Phytoplankton absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to regulate atmospheric CO2 levels.