Describe a microecosystem. How do plankton species interact in these microecosystems?
· A microecosystem is a small scale, interacting community. Producers and consumer interact in a cycle.
· A microbial is the cycling of decomposition of particulate by bacteria.
· Specific interaction examples will vary. There should be information on phytoplankton, heterotrophic bacteria, and microbial loops.
· These systems are not available for fish or larger consumers due to the size of the prey.
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