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wenmo

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What planktonic group accounts for 80 of all photosynthesis in the tropics?
  a. Picoplankton
  b. Nanoplankton
  c. Microplankton
  d. Mesoplankton



Question 2

What is the smallest form of plankton?
  a. Microplankton
  b. Nanoplankton
  c. Femtoplankton
  d. Picoplankton



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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Picoplankton are successful in areas where surface nutrients are low. This is why they are abundant in
tropical waters. Information can be found in the section Phytoplankton are Autotrophs.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Femoplankton is the smallest plankton at 0.02 to 0.2 micrometers. It includes most viruses.
Information can be found in the section Phytoplankton are Autotrophs.



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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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