Review: Mission Biome
Oceans
Animals and Plants of the Ocean
1. Plankton
2. Nekton
3. Benthos
Deep into the categories.
Plankton are floating plants or animals.
Plankton plants are called phytoplankton. Phytoplanktons gains energy from saltwater minerals and sunlight.
Plankton animals are called zooplankton. Zooplankton feed on microscopic animals.
Examples of zooplankton animals include Jellyfish.
2. Nekton
most underwater animals are Nekton. Nekton can swim
They live in areas with a specific temperature and food supply in the water.
Example of Nekton include sharks, eels, octopuses and other fish.
3. Benthos
Benthos are animals and plants that live on the bottom of the ocean.
Some benthos animals, such as oysters remain in one place
Others, such as starfish and lobster move by swimming or walking
Benthos plants can only grow in areas of the ocean than sunlight reaches.