Phytoplankton Flashcards
1
Q
Phytoplankton are single-celled algae aka _
A
Microalgae
2
Q
Most phytoplankton marine, although some live in _
A
Freshwater
3
Q
Phytoplankton may float freely or may form _
A
Large colonies
4
Q
Billions of microscopic algae come together to form blooms, they can be _ miles across
A
Hundreds of
(Seen from space)
5
Q
Algae crucial to world’s ecosystem and also to _
A
Humans
6
Q
Phytoplankton provide oxygen, food, _ and _
A
Fuel
Medical compounds
7
Q
Phytoplankton provide oxygen, food, fuel, medical compounds, while absorbing huge amounts of _
A
Carbon
8
Q
Phytoplankton form basis of _ with all other marine animals
A
Food web
