3. Briefly describe the 6 following plankton, and cite any web resources that yo

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3. Briefly describe the 6 following plankton, and cite any web resources that you use (including the textbook). Include the following information for each plankton (2 points per plankton):

Is it a phytoplankton or a zooplankton?

Does it use silica for its hard part or calcite?

Does it prefer cold water or warm water, or is it found in any water temperature? a. Amphipod (Gammarus):

Type of plankton:

SiO2 or CaCO3 hard part:

Water temperature preference:

b. Copepod (Cyclops):

Type of plankton:

SiO2 or CaCO3 hard part:

Water temperature preference:

c. Foraminifera:

Type of plankton:

SiO2 or CaCO3 hard part:

Water temperature preference:

d. Radiolaria:

Type of plankton:

SiO2 or CaCO3 hard part:

Water temperature preference:

e. Dinoflagellates (red tide):

Type of plankton:

SiO2 or CaCO3 hard part:

Water temperature preference:

f. Diatoms:

Type of plankton:

SiO2 or CaCO3 hard part:

Water temperature preference:

Explanation / Answer

a. Amphipod (Gammarus):

zooplankton, caclite (CaCo3), tem:-6-7 degrees centigrade.

b.Copepod (Cyclops):

Zooplankton, SiO2, fresh and salt water,temp:-16.9-10 degrees centigrade.

c. Foraminifera:

Zoo plankton, calcite(CaCo3), Fresh, Brackish water,

d. Radiolaria:

Zoo plankton, Silica(SiO2),

e. Dinoflagellates (red tide):

Phytoplankton, Silica(SiO2), marine, brackish & fresh water, including snow or ice.

f. Diatoms:

Phytoplankton, Silica(SiO2), shallow temperatures.

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