Question

The planktonic forms are
A) Autotrophs
B) Heterotrophs
C) Chemotrophs
D) Insectivorous types

Answer 1

planktonic forms are autotrophs

Answer 2

The planktonic forms are Autotrophs.

• Plankton is microscopic organisms that have a significant impact on marine ecosystems.
• They serve as the foundation of the entire marine food chain.
• Like coral, plankton cannot swim independently or remain stationary. They move around in the water as a result of tides, currents, and other environmental conditions.
• Plants, or phytoplankton, make up the majority of the plankton in the ocean.
• Through a process known as photosynthesis, phytoplankton harness the energy of the sun to make their own sustenance.
• So they must be close to the ocean's surface for sunlight to reach them.
• Hence, planktonic forms are generally autotrophic

Autotrophs - An organism that can generate its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other substances is an autotroph.

Heterotrophs - An organism is referred to as a heterotroph if it consumes other plants or animals for food and energy.

Chemotrophs - Organisms known as chemotrophs use the oxidation of reduced chemicals to produce energy.

Insectivorous - A carnivorous animal or plant that consumes insects is known as an insectivore.

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