Plankton Matching

Organisms who are plankton only part of their lives.

• holoplankton
• microplankton
• meroplankton
• macroplankton

Diatoms are: 

• Phytoplankton
• Zooplankton

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Dinoflagellates can cause __________ which is toxic to fish, shellfish and humans.

• Green TIde
• Red Tide
• Malaria
• Algal Bloom

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Phytoplankton are associated with the photic zone because they rely on the sun for the process of:

• Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Chemosynthesis
• Heterotrophs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Phytoplankton are grouped in what Kingdom?

• Bacteria

• Protist

• Plant

• Animal

Zooplankton are grouped into which kingdom?

• Monera
• Protista
• Plantae
• Animalia

What do dinoflagellates use to move?

• cilia
• 1 flagella
• 2 flagella
• spines

The larvae of crabs and krill belong to which group of plankton?

• Phytoplankton
• Meroplankton
• Holoplankton
• None of the above

Which are there more of; zooplankton or phytoplankton?

• Phytoplankton

• Zooplankton

• Both

Why are many fishing boats found near ocean upwellings?

• There is less vegetation there.
• Upwellings are found in more shallow waters, so boats do not need deep anchorage.
• 
  The water is less turbulent there.
• Many marine species gather there to eat the nutrients brought to the surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4