Phytoplankton Ecology
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of phytoplankton ecology, including their role in marine ecosystems, their diversity, and the factors that influence their growth and distribution. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: phytoplankton ecology marine ecosystems diversity growth distribution |
Which of the following is a characteristic of phytoplankton?
What is the primary role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?
Which of the following factors is most limiting to phytoplankton growth?
What is the term used to describe the rapid growth of phytoplankton populations?
Which of the following is an example of a harmful algal bloom?
What is the primary cause of harmful algal blooms?
Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used by phytoplankton to avoid grazing by zooplankton?
What is the main factor that determines the distribution of phytoplankton in the ocean?
Which of the following is an example of a diatom?
What is the term used to describe the process by which phytoplankton cells sink to the ocean floor?
Which of the following is an example of a coccolithophore?
What is the term used to describe the process by which phytoplankton cells are grazed by zooplankton?
Which of the following is an example of a harmful algal bloom that can produce neurotoxins?
What is the term used to describe the process by which phytoplankton cells reproduce?