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What would be the consequences if zooplankton growth was left unchecked?
What would be the consequences if zooplankton growth was left unchecked?
- The entire world would be covered in a 2-foot thick layer of zooplankton in 195 days
- The entire world would be covered in a 1-foot thick layer of zooplankton in 260 days
- The entire world would be covered in a 3-foot thick layer of zooplankton in 130 days (correct)
- The entire world would be covered in a 4-foot thick layer of zooplankton in 65 days
What is the classification of zooplankton based on?
What is the classification of zooplankton based on?
- Their food sources
- Their movement patterns
- Their size (correct)
- Their habitat
What type of zooplankton remains planktonic its whole life?
What type of zooplankton remains planktonic its whole life?
- Meroplankton
- Femtoplankton
- Megaplankton
- Holoplankton (correct)
Which of the following phyla is NOT commonly found among zooplankton?
Which of the following phyla is NOT commonly found among zooplankton?
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What is the term for zooplankton that are partially planktonic?
What is the term for zooplankton that are partially planktonic?
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What is the primary mechanism of movement for zooplankton?
What is the primary mechanism of movement for zooplankton?
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What is the size classification of zooplankton that includes the largest individuals?
What is the size classification of zooplankton that includes the largest individuals?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT unique to zooplankton?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT unique to zooplankton?
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What is the term for the study of zooplankton?
What is the term for the study of zooplankton?
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Which of the following phyla is likely to include the largest number of zooplankton species?
Which of the following phyla is likely to include the largest number of zooplankton species?
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