Feeding:

Question 1

What are five modes of feeding seen in marine invertebrates?

Answer 1

1. True filter feeding
2. Direct deposit feeding
3. Indirect deposit feeding
4. Herbivory/grazing
5. Carnivory

Question 2

What are examples of animals that employ these feeding modes?

Answer 2

Filter feeding: sponges
Direct deposit feeding: holothuroideans
Indirect deposit feeding: Terebellid worms
Herbivory: Kina
Carnivory: cephalopods

Question 3

What type of food do these animals target?

Answer 3

Filter feeders: bacteria, detritus, zooplankton, phytoplankton
Direct deposit feeders: soft sediment - bacteria POM, detritus
Indirect deposit feeders: upper layer of soft sediment
Herbivores: kelp
Carnivores: prey animals