Name how much sun energy the following get and whether they're a Herbivore, Omnivore, or carnivore, and how they affect each other
Shark, Jellyfish, Dolphins, Turtles, Coral, Shrimp, Krill, Clown fish, Copepods, Sea worms, Anchovies, Manatees, Phytoplankton, Seaweed, Mangroves, Underwater grasses, Fungi, Mollusks, Starfish, and Sea cucumber
- Shark: Sharks do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are carnivores. They obtain energy by consuming other marine animals, such as fish and seals.
- Jellyfish: Jellyfish do not require sunlight for energy as they are carnivores. They feed on plankton, other small marine organisms, and even other jellyfish.
- Dolphins: Dolphins do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are carnivores. They hunt and feed on various fish and squid.
- Turtles: Turtles do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are omnivores. They consume a combination of plants, such as seaweed and algae, as well as small marine animals like jellyfish and crustaceans.
- Coral: Coral polyps, the primary builders of coral reefs, do not rely on sunlight for energy as they are carnivores. They capture small prey, such as zooplankton, using their stinging tentacles.
- Shrimp: Shrimp do not require sunlight for energy as they are omnivores. They feed on both plant material, such as algae and seaweed, as well as smaller marine animals like plankton.
- Krill: Krill do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are herbivores. They consume phytoplankton and other small marine plants to obtain energy.
- Clownfish: Clownfish do not require sunlight for energy as they are omnivores. They have a mutualistic relationship with anemones, feeding on leftover food scraps and algae, while providing protection for the anemone by removing parasites and keeping it clean.
- Copepods: Copepods do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are omnivores. They consume both plant material, such as phytoplankton, and smaller marine animals like zooplankton.
- Sea worms: Sea worms do not require sunlight for energy as they are typically detritivores. They feed on decaying matter and organic debris found on the ocean floor.
- Anchovies: Anchovies do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are herbivores. They primarily feed on plankton and other small marine plants.
- Manatees: Manatees do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are herbivores. They graze on aquatic plants, such as seagrass and underwater grasses.
- Phytoplankton: Phytoplankton are primary producers and directly rely on sunlight for energy through photosynthesis. They convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrients into organic matter, serving as the base of marine food chains.
- Seaweed: Seaweed, like phytoplankton, directly rely on sunlight for energy through photosynthesis. They are primary producers, providing food to herbivores and other organisms in marine ecosystems.
- Mangroves: Mangroves do not require sunlight for energy as they are plants. They obtain energy through photosynthesis and provide habitat, food, and protection for various marine organisms.
- Underwater grasses: Underwater grasses, like seagrass, directly rely on sunlight for energy through photosynthesis. They provide food and habitat for various marine animals, such as turtles and manatees.
- Fungi: Fungi typically do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are decomposers. They obtain energy by breaking down organic matter, including dead marine organisms.
- Mollusks: Mollusks, such as clams and mussels, do not require sunlight for energy as they are filter feeders. They consume plankton and other food particles from the water.
- Starfish: Starfish do not directly rely on sunlight for energy as they are carnivores. They feed on various marine animals, such as mollusks, crustaceans, and other smaller starfish.
- Sea cucumber: Sea cucumbers do not require sunlight for energy as they are detritivores. They consume organic matter and sediment, filtering it for any edible particles and excreting clean sand or sediment. They play a crucial role in recycling nutrients on the ocean floor.