Nutritional Modes Flashcards

1
Q

Photoautotroph

A

Photosynthetic (phytoplankton)

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2
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Heterotroph

A

Feed on other organisms

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3
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Herbivore

A

Feed primarily on phytoplankton

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4
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Carnivore

A

Feed primarily on other zooplankton

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5
Q

Detritivore

A

Feed primarily on dead organic matter

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6
Q

Omnivore

A

Feed on mixed diet of phytoplankton/zooplankton/detritus

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7
Q

Mixotroph

A

Combine photoautotrophy with heterotrophy

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8
Q

Bacterivore

A

Feed on bacteria (microbial loop)

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