Need help with a PHYTOPLANKTON question???

Question

What roles do phytoplankton play in the cycling of matter??

A. in Food webs?
B. in Seawater?
C. in Marine Snow?
D. in the accumulation of particles on the seafloor?

if anyone has any ideas about any of those please help

hehe no i didnt put two nouns together, im taking a marine biology class, and marine snow refers to the to the small floating, drifting, or slowly sinking bits of detritus in the ocean.

Answer 1

Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that float around in the ocean. Think about the role of plants in the ecosystem (producers/autotrophs). Now put your critical thinking skills to work. The first one should be very easy.

Answer 2

First of all, THANK YOU!

I have been waiting so long for someone to ask a question about phytoplankton. I grew up in Hells Kitchen, and phytoplankton were EVERYWHERE.

Some people didn't like them, they thought they smelled bad, had bad attitudes, and just didn't care about property values.

Now for your question:

A. they do a lot of work here, mainly plastering though
B. seeing as how they can't swim, NOTHING!!!
C. I think you put two nouns together instead of an adjective describing a noun. Repost or email me and I'll help you once you clarify.
D. Refer to answer B.

So so happy to help. Keep in touch!

Answer 3

i did study that in college, sut i have a very poor memory