Now, it’s your turn! Think of a marine organism you’d like to learn a little more about that can serve as a primary food source in your food web.
Next, identify the other participants in the food web:
I would like to learn more about phytoplankton, which are microscopic photosynthetic organisms that serve as primary producers in marine ecosystems.
The other participants in the food web include zooplankton, small crustaceans and other organisms that consume phytoplankton. These zooplankton are then preyed upon by small fish and invertebrates, which are preyed upon by larger fish and marine mammals. Additionally, certain species of birds also feed on phytoplankton or the organisms that consume them.