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andrezito [222]
3 years ago
12

A coral reef ecosystem might include all of the following organisms: phytoplankton, clams, octopus, moray eel and barracuda. The

following shows a basic food chain of these organisms:
Basic food chain

In this food chain, which organism would be the primary producer?
Biology
1 answer:
NeTakaya3 years ago
7 0
<span>Phytoplankton are primary producers and are the foundation of the aquatic food web. They feed everything from microscopic, animal-like zooplankton to multi-ton whales. Small fish and invertebrates also graze on the plant-like organisms, and then those smaller animals are eaten by bigger ones.</span>
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