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RossZooplankton can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores. Some zooplankton species primarily feed on phytoplankton, which are microscopic plants, making them herbivores. Other zooplankton species may feed on smaller animals or detritus, classifying them as carnivores or omnivores.
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Are zooplankton herbivores omnivores or carnivores?
Zooplankton can be herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores. Some feed on phytoplankton and other plant matter (herbivores), some feed on a mix of plant and animal matter (omnivores), and others primarily consume other zooplankton or small animals (carnivores).
Are minnows herbivores carnivores or omnivores?
Minnows are omnivores. They primarily feed on small invertebrates like insects and zooplankton, but they also eat algae and plant matter.
The organisms that are classified as primary consumers are the?
organisms that feed on producers and are typically herbivores, consuming plants or algae as their main food source. Examples include rabbits, deer, and grasshoppers in terrestrial ecosystems, and zooplankton in aquatic ecosystems.
Are krill a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?
Krill are omnivores, as they feed on both plants and animals. Their diet primarily consists of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and small fish.
Is plankton a herbivore?
Plankton can include both herbivores and carnivores. Phytoplankton are plant-like plankton that primarily obtain energy through photosynthesis and are considered herbivores. However, zooplankton are animal-like plankton that feed on phytoplankton and are considered carnivores.
