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ericka1

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What research vessel carried out the first large-scale plankton study?
  a. Meteor
  b. HMS Challenger
  c. HMS Beagle
  d. HMS Discovery



Question 2

What connects plankton in categories?
  a. Evolutionary history
  b. Ecology
  c. Morphology
  d. Consumption methods




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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Meteor expedition conducted many scientific studies. The biologists on board carried out the first
systematic plankton study in 1925. Many techniques and tools they pioneered are still used today.
Information can be found in the section Plankton Collection Methods Depend on the Organism's Size



Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Plankton are categorized by ecological connectionsthey swim poorly in the water column. This is
not considered a collective natural category since it is not based on evolution, but rather on lifestyle.
Information can be found in the section Plankton Drift in the Ocean.





ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
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steff9894

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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