Phytoplankton Refers To

question 16

Multiple Choice

Phytoplankton refers to:

• A) heterotrophic algae and bacteria present in aquatic and marine environments
• B) mixotrophic algae and amoebas present in aquatic environments
• C) photosynthetic algae and bacteria present in aquatic and marine environments
• D) heterotrophic algae, bacteria, and protists present in aquatic, marine, and terrestrial environments
• E) photosynthetic algae and plants present in aquatic, marine, and terrestrial environments

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