Question

Among all types of protista members which is considered as chief producers of ocean and
give two examples of it.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Phytoplankton is the producer in the ocean. Diatoms belong to the class of phytoplankton which are known as chief producers in the ocean.

Diatoms are a class of phytoplankton which are known as chief producers in the ocean.

Diatoms produce long-chain fatty acids and are an important source of energy-rich molecules. They are the food source of the entire aquatic food web including zooplanktons, aquatic insects, fishes and whales. Hence, they are known as the chief producers of oceans.

Diatoms are chief producers of the ocean.

Explanation:

Chrysophytes are freshwater algae which are generally found in water having low level of calcium. It contains light harvesting complex like chlorophyll a and c, xanthophylls, beta-carotene, fucoxanthin etc. Thats why they are photosynthetic and can produce their own food, hence they are chief producers in oceans