Describe a microecosystem. How do plankton species interact in these microecosystems? What will be an ideal response?


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should include:
? 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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