Question

Compare and contrast plankton, nekton, and benthos?

Answer 1

Answer:

Plankton and nekton inhabit the water column: plankters can swim but cannot oppose the movement of major water masses, whereas nekton can move actively against the motion of currents; benthos comprises the organisms that live in contact with the sea bottom.

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Answer 2

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Question:

Compare and contrast plankton, nekton, and benthos?

Answer:

Plankton:

Plankton inhabit the water column: plankters can swim but cannot oppose the movement of major water masses.

Nekton:

Nekton are organisms that spend most of their time in the water column and can swim freely and faster than currents.

Example: whales,most fish, and squid.

Benthos:

Benthos are organisms that live on or in the seafloor sediment. These organisms can be attached or freely moving, but must be unable to swim.

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