AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The word “plankton” comes from the Greek for “drifter” or “wanderer.” An organism is considered plankton if it is carried by tides and currents, and cannot swim well enough to move against these forces. Some plankton drift this way for their entire life cycle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plankton includes plants and animals that float along at the mercy of the sea’s tides and currents. Their name comes from the Greek meaning “drifter” or “wanderer.” There are two types of plankton: tiny plants–called phytoplankton, and weak-swimming animals–called zooplankton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Planktons are the organisms that float on the surface of water bodies. They may be animal like (Zooplankton) or plant like (Phytoplankton).

Detailed explanation-4: -Because phytoplankton are tiny, they don’t weigh very much and they have a large surface area relative to their volume, which helps them float. Adaptations such as spines increase the surface area even more and prevent phytoplankton from sinking too fast.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sheldon J. Plankton is a pint-sized microbe with an evil plan… to steal the Krusty Krabs’ secret Krabby Patty recipe! Along with his computer wife, K.A.R.E.N., Plankton is always scheming to rule the restaurant business… and the world. Too bad his restaurant is called The Chum Bucket.