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Plankton use energy from the sun to produce oxygen, much like land plants. They also provide the main source of vegetation for plant eating marine creatures.
Many animals feed off of plankton, but too much can block sunlight and plants will die. However, phytoplankton produces much of the Earth's oxygen supply.
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Are phytoplankton important to life in the sea?
Yes, very much so.
Why are phytoplankton important to life?
phytoplankton provide most of the oxygen to earth.
How are phytoplankton important?
they're important because they feed other animals.
Why is phytoplankton important?
Phytoplankton is what gives us as humans oxygen. Without it, we can`t live.
Why is Phytoplankton important to life in the sea?
because it is at the bottom of the food chain
What is the importance of phytoplankton?
Phytoplankton is important because they are considered the primary production in bodies of water. They create organic compounds from carbon dioxide that dissolves in the water.
Where does phytoplankton come in the food chain?
Phytoplankton are eaten by whales and small fish, so...under small fish, I believe. :)
What are phytopla nkton?
Do you mean phytoplankton? If so then : Phytoplankton are microscopic plant-like organisms that live in the ocean. Hope this helps :)
Can bacteria eat plankton?
Yes, phytoplankton are so small bacteria would be something a phytoplankton could eat.
Do phytoplankton eat dog doo doo?
I think so
Do moss eat phytoplankton?
Moss is a autotroph so no it does not
What are the two types of planktons?
Phytoplankton and zooplankton
