Plankton (singular plankter) are the diverse collection of organisms that live in large bodies of water and are unable to swim against a current. They provide a crucial source of food to many large aquatic organisms, such as fish and whales. read more
Planktons are microscopic plants that generally live in the oceanĀ“s surface. They use chlorophyll to turn sunlight in order to grow and develop. These plants are unique because they do not have features of other plants like roots, stems or leaves. read more
Phytoplankton (from Greek phyton, or plant), autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis. Among the more important groups are the diatoms, cyanobacteria, dinoflagellates and coccolithophores. read more