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Phytoplankton and photosynthesis
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Phytoplankton and photosynthesis Educational summary based on NASA Earth Observatory, What are Phytoplankton? https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/what-are-phytoplankton/ Phytoplankton are microscopic organisms living in fresh and salt water. Examples include diatoms and cyanobacteria. Fish and zooplankton are not phytoplankton. Phytoplankton contain chlorophyll. Photosynthesis uses light to produce chemical energy, consumes carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Eating another organism is not photosynthesis. Some phytoplankton also obtain energy by feeding on other organisms. Growth depends on light, carbon dioxide and nutrients. Temperature and salinity also influence growth. More light alone does not guarantee more growth when nutrients are limited. Phytoplankton are primary producers at the base of aquatic food webs. Zooplankton and small fish feed on them; larger animals can feed on those consumers. Removing primary producers can affect the organisms that depend on them.
NASA: What are Phytoplankton?Phytoplankton
Definition
Microscopic aquatic organisms, including diatoms and cyanobacteria.
Characteristics
Microscopic; fresh or salt water; primary producers.
Examples
Diatoms; cyanobacteria.
Non-examples
Fish; zooplankton.
Photosynthesis
Definition
Light is converted to chemical energy; carbon dioxide is consumed and oxygen released.
Characteristics
Uses light and chlorophyll; produces chemical energy.
Examples
Photosynthesis in diatoms and cyanobacteria.
Non-examples
Eating another organism.
Explain why a fish is not phytoplankton.
More light is available, but nutrients remain scarce. Is more growth guaranteed? Explain.
Which gas is released during photosynthesis?
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
Worksheet + answers
Oxygen. Light is converted to chemical energy; carbon dioxide is consumed and oxygen released.
Which is an example of phytoplankton?
- A diatom
- A fish
Worksheet + answers
A diatom. Microscopic aquatic organisms, including diatoms and cyanobacteria.
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