An example of a species of phytoplankton found in coral reefs, are Thalassiosira pseudonana:
1. Where do they live?
They are commonly found in the Argentine Sea, the Baltic Sea, and coastal waters on both sides of North America
2. Role of Thalassiosira pseudonana?
3. Lifecycle?
See image below
4. Anatomical structure?
Alevizon, Dr. William. "Coral Reef Plants." Coral Reef Plants | Common Plant Life of Coral Reef Ecosystems. 2010-2013, http://www.coral-reef-info.com/coral-reef-plants.html.
Another example of phytoplankton found in coral reefs, is the Chaetoceros Neglectus:
1. Where do they live?
Chaetoceros Neglectus are usually found in the Southern Ocean, south of Austrialia
2. Role of Chaetoceros Neglectus?
3. Lifecycle?
See image below
4. Anatomical structure?
"Authority."Factsheet-Chaetocerosneglectus.2015. https://taxonomic.aad.gov.au/keys/diatoms/key/Antarctic%20Marine%20Diatoms/Media/Html/Chaetoceros_neglectus.htm.
An example of zooplankton found in coral reefs are Pteropoda, belonging to the group Holoplankton.
Location:
Role:
Life cycle:
Anatomical structure:
Sleight, Kenneth. "Information on Zooplankton: What it Is, Types and More." Understanding of the Role of Zooplankton. July 08, 2011. Accessed March 06, 2017.http://www.brighthub.com/environment/scienceenvironmental/articles/121007.aspx.
Another example of zooplankton, is a copepod.
Location:
Role:
Life Cycle?
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Anatomical structure:
Vandana, S. "Structure of Sea Butterflies (Pteropod): With Diagram | Zoology." Structure of Sea Butterflies (Pteropod): With Diagram | Zoology. October 13, 2016.http://www.biologydiscussion.com/zoology/practicals/structure-of-sea-butterflies-pteropod-with-diagram-zoology.
Pictures of all species and life cycles below:
Thalassiosira pseudonana:
Chaetoceros Neglectus:
Pteropoda:
Copepod: