What are some examples of nekton organisms?

Think of some of the most popular marine life that humans eat -- crabs, shrimp and tuna, for instance. These are all examples of organisms that form nektons. A general rule of thumb is that many organisms that humans eat that come from marine or lake ecosystems form nektons. read more

Nekton or necton refers to the aggregate of actively swimming aquatic organisms in a body of water. The term was proposed by German biologist Ernst Haeckel to differentiate between the active swimmers in a body of water, and the passive organisms that were carried along by the current, the plankton. read more

Benthic organisms that live on top of the sand are called epifauna. These animals attach themselves to other objects; examples include sponges, sea squirts and barnacles. By contrast, infauna burrow in the sand. Examples of infauna include razor clams and red ribbon worms. read more

Migration of Nekton -- Some notable examples. Several varieties of fish, reptiles, and mammals migrate long distances during their life cycles. For these animals, migration links regions that are appropriate for reproduction with regions of feeding for adults. read more