Which plankton are considered microplankton?

a. Silicoflagellates
b. Dinoflagellates
c. Coccolithophores
d. Cyanobacteria


ANS: B
Microplankton are those in the size range of 20 to 200 micrometers. Diatoms and dinoflagellates, the
most common phytoplankton, are in this size range. Information can be found in the section
Phytoplankton are Autotrophs

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