Question: Plankton

Answer: “to wander”

Question: Phytoplankton

Answer: 1. Plankton that are autotrophs

2. single cells to chains of cells

3. include the smallest plankton

4. remain near the surface

Question: Zooplankton

Answer: 1. Plankton that are animals or animal-like

2. can be micro/macro-organisms

3. may vertically migrate during the day for protection but resurface at night to feed

Question: Holoplankton

Answer: Plankton that are planktonic during their entire life cycle

Question: Meroplankton

Answer: Plankton that are planktonic only in their larva stage