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  1. Britannica
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    Plankton | Definition, Characteristics, Types, Diet, Size, & Facts ...

    • plankton, marine and freshwater organisms that, because they are nonmotile or too small or weak to swim against the current, exist in a drifting state. The term plankton is a collective name for all such organis… See more

    Phytoplankton

    The plantlike community of plankton is called phytoplankton, and the animal-like community is known as zooplankton. This convenient division is not without fault, for, strictly spe… See more

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    Zooplankton

    The zooplankton is divided into two groups. Temporary plankton consists of planktonic eggs and larvae of members of the benthos and nekton; permanent plankton includes all animals … See more

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    Bacteria and fungi

    Bacteria and fungi found in water belong by definition to plankton, but, because of special techniques required for sampling and identification, they usually are considered … See more

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    Plankton and biological productivity

    The productivity of an area depends on currents and the availability of nutrients. Currents that flow near continents are important to plankton production in an area. The Califor… See more

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    What is a plankton organism?
    Plankton are the diverse collection of organisms that drift in water (or air) but are unable to actively propel themselves against currents (or wind). [ 1 ][ 2 ] The individual organisms constituting plankton are called plankters. [ 3 ]
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  2. Wikipedia
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    Plankton - Wikipedia

    This indicates that plankton have more sway in determining the success of the primary consumer species that prey on them than do the secondary …

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    • Dr. Axe
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      Phytoplankton Benefits, Phytoplankton Uses & More

      Feb 9, 2018 · High in nutrition and health benefits just like their environmental friends sea vegetables, phytoplankton are bursting with nano-sized nutrient particles that are easily absorbed by the body and readily available for use at …

    • American Oceans
      https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/why-is-plankton-important

      Why is Plankton Important? - American Oceans

    • Nature
      https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-48254-7

      Long-term warming and human-induced plankton shifts at a …

    • Fine Dining Lovers
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      What is Plankton: How to Cook with Plankton - Fine Dining Lovers

    • Biology Reference
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      Plankton - Biology Encyclopedia - body, human, …

      Plankton are important to humans because they support recreational and commercial fisheries. Some humans consume plankton directly in the form of dietary supplements. For example, the phytoplankton species Spirulina has …

    • Ask A Biologist
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      Plankton | Ask A Biologist

      Apr 18, 2011 · Plankton are too small to swim in water in the same way fish or whales do… they simply drift along. This is why they came to be known as plankton. What Are the Different Kinds of Plankton?

    • Ocean Conservancy
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      Plankton: Small Organisms with a Big Role in the Ocean

      Aug 9, 2019 · Plankton are a group of marine and freshwater organisms that drift along ocean currents because they are too small or weak to swim against them. Their name comes from the Greek word planktos which means “wandering.” …

    • New World Encyclopedia
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      Plankton - New World Encyclopedia

      Plankton is the collective name for certain organisms (mostly microscopic) that drift in the oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. Plankton have a tremendous importance in the web of life on earth. The name plankton is …