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What eats nekton?
Nekton, which includes fish, squid, and marine mammals, are eaten by predators such as sharks, dolphins, large fish like tuna and marlin, and seabirds like albatrosses. These predators rely on nekton as a food source to sustain their energy and survival in the marine ecosystem.
What are some animals in Nekton?
Some animals that belong to the nekton include fish, marine mammals (like dolphins and whales), and some species of sharks. These animals are considered nektonic because they are capable of swimming against ocean currents.
Which is not a category of marine organisms?
Plants.
Which organism is at the higher trophic level - dolphins or plankton?
Dolphins are at a higher trophic level than plankton. Dolphins are consumers that feed on other organisms, while plankton are primary producers that form the base of the marine food chain.
Why do dolphins jump out of the water and spin?
Dolphins jump out of the water and spin as a form of play, communication, and social interaction with other dolphins.
