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Which form of protista is known as the chief producer of the ocean?
Which form of protista is known as the chief producer of the ocean?
- Amoeboids
- Euglenoids
- Diatoms (correct)
- Dinoflagellates
What type of protista is responsible for producing a large portion of the oxygen in the atmosphere?
What type of protista is responsible for producing a large portion of the oxygen in the atmosphere?
- Foraminifera
- Dinoflagellates (correct)
- Diatoms
- Ciliates
Which protist is known for forming the base of the marine food web?
Which protist is known for forming the base of the marine food web?
- Diatoms (correct)
- Paramecium
- Plasmodium
- Trypanosoma
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Protists in the Ocean
- Phytoplankton, a type of protist, is the chief producer of the ocean, responsible for producing a significant amount of food through photosynthesis.
- They are responsible for producing a large portion of the oxygen in the atmosphere, making them a crucial component of the Earth's ecosystem.
- As the primary producers of the marine food web, phytoplankton form the base of the food chain, providing energy and nutrients for many other marine organisms.
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