Plankton are categorized by their visibility or the means in which they are collected. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
Plankton were historically categorized this way, but this has changed. There have been so many
microscopic plankton found that scientist now classify them by their size. Information can be found in
the section Plankton Collection Methods Depend on the Organism's Size.

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