Ch 6 & 7 Plankton, marine algae and flowering plants

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What are zooplankton that spend only a portion of their lives as plankton called?

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Meroplankton

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What is the term for the vertical migration pattern of plankton that occurs once daily near sunset?

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Nocturnal migration

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What is the largest species of brown algae seaweed in Kingdom Protista?

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Kelp

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What are gas-filled bladders or floats in macroalgae that help maximize sunlight called?

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Bladder

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To which division do red algae belong?

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Rhodophyta

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What is the primary role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?

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Phytoplankton are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between holoplankton and meroplankton?

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Holoplankton spend their entire life cycle as plankton, while meroplankton only spend part of their life cycle as plankton.

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What is the significance of vertical migration in plankton?

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Vertical migration helps plankton avoid predators and optimize feeding opportunities.

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What are the main types of marine algae?

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The main types of marine algae are green algae (Chlorophyta), brown algae (Phaeophyta), and red algae (Rhodophyta).

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What is the structure of a typical macroalga?

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A typical macroalga has three main structures: the thallus (body), stipe (stem), and blades (leaf-like structures).