What herbivores are in the marine biome?

The earth's vast network of oceans support millions of marine animals. Among them are carnivores who eat the flesh of other animals, omnivores who eat a combination of flesh and plant matter and herbivores who are adapted to eat only plant matter. read more

Marine biome herbivores include invertebrates like sea urchins, fish such as the parrotfish, reptiles such as sea turtles and iguanas, and mammals such as the manatee. read more

Marine herbivores are found within four groups of species in the animal kingdom -- invertebrates, fish, reptiles and mammals -- and include zooplankton, mollusks, the green sea turtle, the marine iguana and some fish species. Manatees and dugongs are the only herbivores among marine mammals. read more

Some consumers in the marine biome include carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Carnivores- Salmon, Sea Turtles, Pufferfish, Sharks, and Seals Herbivores- Dugongs, Clams, and Krill Omnivores- Shrimp, Sea Uruchins, Snails, Crabs, and Slugs Some Marine decomposers include bacteria and Fungi. read more