Story: Plankton

Common plankton groups in New Zealand

The table lists the three subgroups of plankton: phytoplankton, zooplankton and bacteria. It describes their habitat, their typical size, and some distinctive features.

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Maggy Wassilieff, 'Plankton - Plant plankton', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/table/5131/common-plankton-groups-in-new-zealand (accessed 25 April 2024)

Story by Maggy Wassilieff, published 12 Jun 2006