4. Marine Ecology
Plankton Ecology — Quiz
Test your understanding of plankton ecology with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following terms describes the variety of different species within a plankton community, encompassing both phytoplankton and zooplankton?
Question 2
What is the primary functional role of heterotrophic zooplankton in marine ecosystems?
Question 3
If a marine area experiences an increase in the population of gelatinous zooplankton (e.g., jellyfish), what is a likely impact on the population dynamics of other zooplankton species?
Question 4
Which of the following best describes the trophic significance of copepods in marine food webs?
Question 5
What is the term for the process where certain phytoplankton species release toxins into the water, leading to harmful algal blooms (HABs)?