Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton is plankton consisting of microscopic plants. It is the autotrophic components of the plankton community. Most phytoplankton are too small to be individually seen with the unaided eye. However, when present in high enough numbers, they may appear as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll within their cells.

Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton is plankton consisting of microscopic plants. It is the autotrophic components of the plankton community. Most phytoplankton are too small to be individually seen with the unaided eye. However, when present in high enough numbers, they may appear as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll within their cells.

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