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what are some abiotic factors of the taiga | Some abiotic factors of the taiga are temperature, precipitation, soil, and sunlight. Temperature affects the taiga because the winter temperature range is -65*F to 30*F (-54*C to -1*C), while the temperature range in the summer is 20*F to 70*F (-7*C to 21*C). Precipitation affects the taiga because there's some precipitation that falls [30-85 cm. | Vegetation: Needleleaf, coniferous (gymnosperm) trees are the dominant plants of the. taiga biome. A very few species in four main genera are found: the evergreen spruce. (Picea), fir (Abies), and pine (Pinus), and the deciduous larch or tamarack (Larix). | eng_Latn | 19,000 |
which terrestrial biome is characterized by permafrost? | The tundra is the terrestrial biome characterized by permafrost. | The temperatures are so cold that there is a layer of permanently frozen ground below the surface, called permafrost. This permafrost is a defining characteristic of the tundra biome. In the tundra summers, the top layer of soil thaws only a few inches down, providing a growing surface for the roots of vegetation. | eng_Latn | 19,001 |
what plant adaptations are there in the taiga | Due to these factors, plants in the taiga have different adaptations than the plants we find around Santa Barbara. The. ANIMALS: The cold climate of the taiga makes it a difficult place for many animals to live. Many have thick coats of fur to insulate against the cold, and some hibernate.he total yearly precipitation in the taiga biome is 10 - 30 inches (25 - 75 cm). PLANTS: Compared to other biomes, the taiga has less diversity in plant life. The most common type of tree found in the taiga is the conifer, or cone-bearing tree. Conifers, also known as evergreens, include pines, spruces and firs. | The taiga is the largest biome. It covers much or Russia, Northern Europe, and Canada. It also is found in the higher elevations in the northern and western part of the United States. It is found in areas with high latitudes, generally between 50 degrees latitude and the Arctic Circle.eedles are the leaves in the taiga biome. Conifers are adapted to the taiga environment because they lose less water and shed snow more easily because of their conical shape. Some types of adaptations in the animals are migration, heavier coats of fur, and some change color, such as the snow-shoe rabbit. | eng_Latn | 19,002 |
the taiga is characterized by | [tÉjËÉ¡a] ; from Turkic) also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces and larches. The taiga is the world's largest terrestrial biome.he boreal forest, or taiga, supports a relatively small range of animals due to the harshness of the climate. Canada's boreal forest includes 85 species of mammals, 130 species of fish, and an estimated 32,000 species of insects. Insects play a critical role as pollinators, decomposers, and as a part of the food web. | The taiga is a forest of the cold, subarctic region. The subarctic is an area of the Northern Hemisphere that lies just south of the Arctic Circle. The taiga lies between the tundra to the north and temperate forests to the south. Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia have taigas. In Russia, the worldâs largest taiga stretches about 5,800 kilometers (3,600 miles), from the Pacific Ocean to the Ural Mountains. | eng_Latn | 19,003 |
define taiga biome | For other uses, see Taiga (disambiguation). Taiga (/ËtaɪɡÉ/; Russian: ÑайгаÌ; IPA: [tÉjËÉ¡a]; from Turkic) also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces and larches. The taiga is the world's largest biome apart from the oceans. | Animals. Climate. Siberian Taiga. A biome is the type of habitat in certain places, like mountain tops, deserts, and tropical forests, and is determined by the climate of the place. The taiga is the biome of the needleleaf forest. Living in the taiga is cold and lonely. | ita_Latn | 19,004 |
what biome is siberia | Description. The tundra is the coldest of the biomes. It also receives low amounts of precipitation, making the tundra similar to a desert. Tundra is found in the regions just below the ice caps of the Arctic, extending across North America, to Europe, and Siberia in Asia. Much of Alaska and about half of Canada are in the tundra biome. Tundra is also found at the tops of very high mountains elsewhere in the world. | A biome is a large ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. If you were in northern Alaska, you would be in a frosty biome called the Arctic tundra. If you jumped on a plane and flew to Brazil, you could be in a hot and humid biome called the tropical rainforest.The world contains many other biomes: grasslands, deserts, and mountains, to name a few.f you were in northern Alaska, you would be in a frosty biome called the Arctic tundra. If you jumped on a plane and flew to Brazil, you could be in a hot and humid biome called the tropical rainforest. The world contains many other biomes: grasslands, deserts, and mountains, to name a few. | eng_Latn | 19,005 |
which biome does the great barrier reef belong | Home / Coral Reefs 101 / Coral Reef Ecology / Coral Reef Biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of living species that can be found in a particular placeâregion, ecosystem, planet, etc. Coral reefs are believed by many to have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planetâeven more than a tropical rainforest. Occupying less than one percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than twenty-five percent of marine life. | The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest structure composed of living entities, stretching 2,000 km (1,200 mi), but contains many organisms of many types of species. This article lists the largest species for various types of organisms, and mostly considers extant species. | eng_Latn | 19,006 |
desert biome location on earth | Biomes-Locations on Earth. Biomes are regions of the world with a similar climate â the amount of rainfall and temperature. The climate affects which plants will grow and in turn which animals (and other living things) can make their living there.o the locations of different types of biomes depend on the climate, landforms and altitude. The basic biomes types include: 1 Desert. 2 Grassland. 3 Temperate Forest (Deciduous). 4 Taiga (Boreal Forest). | Desert Biome - Dry Tropical Climate (BW) These desert climates are found in low-latitude deserts approximately between 18° to 28° in both hemispheres. these latitude belts are centered on the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, which lie just north and south of the equator. | eng_Latn | 19,007 |
paragraph about the taiga biome | Taiga is the Russian word for forest and is the largest biome in the world. It stretches over Eurasia and North America. The taiga is located near the top of the world, just below the tundra biome. The winters in the taiga are very cold with only snowfall.limate. Siberian Taiga. A biome is the type of habitat in certain places, like mountain tops, deserts, and tropical forests, and is determined by the climate of the place. The taiga is the biome of the needleleaf forest. Living in the taiga is cold and lonely. | Location and Climate of Taiga Biome. Now that we know what a biome is, let's take a closer look at the taiga biome. Taiga is a Russian word meaning 'swampy forest.' The taiga is located only in the Northern hemisphere and covers 27% of the Earth's surface. It stretches across the top of North America and Eurasia, covering most of Canada and Russia. | eng_Latn | 19,008 |
what si the habitat of the artic tundra | Climate In the arctic tundra there are two seasons: winter and summer. In the summer, the sun is present almost 24 hours a day. This sun however, only warms the tundra up to a range of about 3°C to 12°C.In the winter the opposite light conditions are present.There are several weeks where the sun never rises.limate In the arctic tundra there are two seasons: winter and summer. In the summer, the sun is present almost 24 hours a day. This sun however, only warms the tundra up to a range of about 3°C to 12°C. In the winter the opposite light conditions are present. There are several weeks where the sun never rises. | PLANTS: You would think that plants would never live or survive in this biome, but the answer is quite a surprise. There is low diversity in organisms that live here, but many still flourish. Many lichens, mosses, and small shrubs flourish in the arctic tundra. The plants that live in the harsh permafrost soil usually adapt to the weather by being short and grouped together to resist winds and to be protected. The growing season in the tundra is short and lasts up to 60 days. Tundra plants get their energy from the sun through photosynthesis like all other plants, but have adapted to low temperatures and low light intensities. Compared to plants in other biomes they use a minimal amount of energy. ANIMALS: You may think that the tundra is too chilly for animals, but guess what - itâs not. There are actually animals that live in this harsh biome! You might find lemmings, caribou, and arctic hares in the tundra. | eng_Latn | 19,009 |
Cure Red Slime Algae in Marine Aquariums | Red slime algae is a type of cyanobacteria, which behaves like both bacteria and algae. [1] Red slime algae looks reddish-brown in appearance. It tends to show up slowly in small clumps/patches before quickly spreading and covering every part of your aquarium. | Out, out, ever-widening spot! This is an easy method for making your own natural content cleaner that works well with color fast rugs. | deu_Latn | 19,010 |
Improve Your Health with Spirulina | Spirulina are blue-green algae that is also known as cyanobacteria. [1] Spirulina actually comes from two species of algae, Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima. | Want to give your home spa the finishing touch? Want to calm yourself in a sip? Or maybe you just need a more interesting way to get the recommended 8 glasses a day. | eng_Latn | 19,011 |
What triggers an algal bloom? | Harmful algal blooms are occurring more often and in more regions across the nation than ever before. These intense population explosions of algae can kill marine life, clog waterways, and create conditions that impact human health. While algal blooms are a natural phenomenon, it is believed that human activities, such as nutrient excess in runoff, may be triggering their increasingly common occurrence. | This looks correct except for stage 5 - I don't think 'floring' is a word. Do you mean ocean 'rearing'? | eng_Latn | 19,012 |
red algae or green algae or brown algae or wat?? | Kelp are large seaweeds, belonging to the brown algae and classified in the order Laminariales: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelp\n\nMost spread is probably giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). | You have fish in inverted commas, does that mean you are unsure? Did it have eyes, a mouth, gills? Was it a vertebrate? The first thing I thought of was a sea slug or flatworm. A sea slug seems more likely in a Carribean coral reef. | eng_Latn | 19,013 |
Autonomous navigation for BigDog | Anytime Dynamic A*: An Anytime, Replanning Algorithm | Taxonomic remarks on planktonic phytoflagellates in a hypertrophic tropical lagoon (Brazil) | eng_Latn | 19,014 |
what algae needs to grow | As stated above, algae need light, fertilizer nutrients and water to grow, but so do plants. Light and fertilizer should not be restricted as they may have a negative impact on plant growth, but in many growing operations, water can be limited to reduce algae growth. | A number of factors encourage the aggressive growth of brown algae, but the presence of excess nutrients, including silicate, is the number one factor. Excess nutrients most commonly come from overfeeding. | eng_Latn | 19,015 |
does algae contain fat | All algae primary comprise of the following, in varying proportions: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats and Nucleic Acids. While the percentages vary with the type of algae, there are algae types that are comprised up to 40% of their overall mass by fatty acids. It is this fatty acid (oil) that can be extracted and converted into biodiesel. Table 1 - Chemical Composition of Algae Expressed on A Dry Matter Basis (%) Strain. | A NEW VEGAN PROTEIN. AlgaVia® Whole Algae Protein delivers protein along with a rich collection of fiber, healthy lipids¹ and micronutrients. With a protein that is protected by a natural cell wall, this ingredient enables fortification in challenging applications such as low pH beverages, dressings and crackers. | eng_Latn | 19,016 |
what are giant sheets of seaweed called | It is the Japanese name for dried edible seaweed sheets made from a species of red algae called Porphyra, including Porphyra yezoensis and Porphyra tenera. It is probably most popularly know for its use in making Sushi, but it is used in many other applications too. So Many Uses... Take a look at the images above.t is rolled up in a seaweed sheet typically 7 to 7 1/2 inches by 8 to 8 1/2 inches in size. It is also toasted before packaging and has to be stored in an air-tight container after opening to reduce air exposure and prevent it from absorbing moisture as it will lose its crispiness if it is not. | The giant kelp forests that grow off the coasts of Australia and California are made up mostly of a type of kelp called Macrocystis pyrifera. Macrocystis can grow up to 100 feet (30 meters) long, and growth of several inches (centimeters) every day is not uncommon. | eng_Latn | 19,017 |
what is a lycophyte | The Division Lycopodiophyta (sometimes called Lycophyta or Lycopods) is a tracheophyte subdivision of the Kingdom Plantae. It is the oldest extant (living) vascular plant division at around 410 million years old.hese species reproduce by shedding spores and have macroscopic alternation of generations, although some are homosporous while others are heterosporous. Members of Lycopodiophyta bear a protostele, and the sporophyte generation is dominant. | The Marchantiophyta /mÉrËkaentiËÉfɨtÉ/ mÉrËkæntiËÉfɨtÉ are a division of-non vascular bryophyte land plants commonly referred to as hepatics or. Liverworts like other, bryophytes they have a-gametophyte dominant life, cycle in which cells of the plant carry only a single set of genetic. information | eng_Latn | 19,018 |
is lichen fungus | Each lichen specie is one alga species plus one fungus. The alga, a microscopic green plant, makes the food for the duo, while the fungus, a non-green plant, gives the pair support and soaks up moisture. | A lichen is a symbiosis of a fungus and a photosynthetic organism, either a type of bacteria or a plant. lichen is a symbiosis of a fungus and a photosynthetic organism, either a type of bacteria or a plant. | eng_Latn | 19,019 |
what do the pacific ocean food pyramid | So it is the energy produced by these algae that forms the basis of the food pyramid in the ocean. (from Duxbury and Duxbury, 1994, An Introduction to the World's Oceans). The pyramid represents energy in the ocean. The widest part is the microscopic algae.Perhaps I should add here that plankton are the very small drifters in the ocean. Phytoplankton are the plants or algae, and zooplankton are the animals.). Note also that at the bottom there are 1000 energy units available. The next level up is the herbivorous (plant eating) zooplankton. | An ecological pyramid (also trophic pyramid, energy pyramid, or sometimes food pyramid) is a graphical representation designed to show the biomass or bio productivity at each trophic level in a given ecosystem. Biomass is the amount of living or organic matter present in an organism.hen an ecosystem is healthy, this graph produces a standard ecological pyramid. This is because in order for the ecosystem to sustain itself, there must be more energy at lower trophic levels than there is at higher trophic levels. | eng_Latn | 19,020 |
what color is seaweed | The Colors of Seaweeds. There are three great families of seaweeds, the red, the brown, and the green. When we look at seaweeds, one of the first things that we notice is their color. Some are a bright, light green. Some are a dark brown. | Seaweed is a term applied to multicellular, marine algae which are large enough to be seen by the eye unaided. Some can grow to up to 60 metres in length. Seaweeds include members of the red, brown and green algae. They are members of the kingdom Protista meaning they are not Plants.They do not have the vascular system (internal transport system) of plants and do not have roots, stems, leaves and flowers or cones.lue-green algae are not marine algae. They are in a group called cyanobacteria and are more closely related to bacteria. Some cyanobacteria form brown, green, red or purple tufts on coral reefs. To survive seaweeds need salty or brackish water, sunlight and a surface to attach themselves to. | eng_Latn | 19,021 |
Which are the first organisms to start the process of primary succession? | The organisms that engage in primary succession are known as pioneer species. Typical pioneer species include simple lichens, algae, and fungi. These simple organisms begin breaking down the resources in the environment and make it suitable for the later introduction of more complex species, such as vascular plants. | Primary ecological succession is the changing sequence of communities starting with the first biological occupation of a place where there were no living organisms previously. For example, the colonization and the following succession of communities on a bare rock is a case of primary ecological succession. Secondary ecological succession is the changing sequence of communities starting with the substitution of a community by a new one in a given place. | eng_Latn | 19,022 |
is vorticella campanula unicellular | Vorticella are transparent, range from 50 to 150 micrometers in length, and are easily cultured as the unicellular protist component of infusoria commonly utilized as food for fish fry.Vorticella Video #1. A colony of ciliates moves in explosive pulses; under oblique illumination with a playing time of 32 seconds.s a member of the phylum Cilophora (ciliates), Vorticella grow in macroscopic clusters of stalked individual animals that may be mistaken for a colony of filamentous algae. | Answered by The Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. Oscillatoria, which are a type of cyanobacteria, are unicellular. Cyanobacteria are often called blue green algae and are capable of anoxygenic photosynthesis.nswered by The Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. Oscillatoria, which are a type of cyanobacteria, are unicellular. Cyanobacteria are often called blue green algae and are capable of anoxygenic photosynthesis. | eng_Latn | 19,023 |
definition for lichen | lichen. n. 1. (Plants) an organism that is formed by the symbiotic association of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium and occurs as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks, bare ground, etc. | A lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria (or both) living among filaments of a fungus in a symbiotic relationship.The combined life form has properties that are very different from the properties of its component organisms. Lichens come in many colors, sizes, and forms. lichen is a composite organism that emerges from algae or cyanobacteria living among the filaments (hyphae) of a fungus in a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship. The fungus benefits from the algae or cyanobacteria because they produce food by photosynthesis. | eng_Latn | 19,024 |
forms of algae | The green algae include most of the freshwater forms. The pond scum, a green slime found in stagnant water, is a green alga, as is the green film found on the bark of trees. | 1. Brown Algae-the Phaeophyta. Brown algae is the largest type of algae. Brown algae is in the phylum Phaeophyta, which means dusky plants.. Brown algae is brown or yellow-brown in color and found in temperate or arctic waters.Brown algae typically have a root-like structure called a holdfast to anchor the algae to a surface.Examples of brown algae: kelp, rockweed (Fucus), Sargassum.nterestingly, although they are all referred to as algae, the red, green and brown algae are classified into three different kingdoms: the protists, chromists and Plantae, respectively. The algae all have cell wall structures and are capable of photosynthesis like our plants on land. | eng_Latn | 19,025 |
what is a moss | Mosses are small flowerless plants that usually grow in dense green clumps or mats, in damp or shady locations. The individual plants are usually composed of simple, one-cell thick leaves, covering a thin stem that supports them but does not conduct water and nutrients (nonvascular).osses are in the phylum (division) Bryophyta, which formerly also included hornworts and liverworts. These other two groups of bryophytes are now placed in their own divisions. There are approximately 12,000 species of moss classified in the Bryophyta. | Moss is a very simple type of plant that lacks conventional roots, stems, and leaves. The name refers to any species of the class Bryopsida and is part of the division Bryophyta. Bryophyta means the first green land plants to develop during the evolutionary process. | eng_Latn | 19,026 |
how is a maritime forests formed? | A maritime forest is an ocean coastal wooded habitat found on higher ground than dune areas within range of salt spray.They can be found along the Atlantic and Pacific Northwest coasts of the United States.Also, there are parts of it in areas of South-East Asia, for example Chek Jawa, a wetland reserve which also features a maritime forest as one of the independent ecosystem.ome of the trees that occupy maritime forests include the southern sugar maple, swamp dogwood, mockernut hickory, white ash, and the white poplar. Some animals that live in these forests are: foxes, deer, rabbits, tree frogs, raccoons, toads, painted buntings, and many others. | Maritime Polar (mP) Air Masses Maritime polar air masses form over upper latitude oceanic regions and are cool and moist. mP air masses form over high-latitude ocean as cP air masses move out from the interior of continents. (I.e., cP Ã mP). Oceans add heat and moisture into the dry and cold cP air masses. | eng_Latn | 19,027 |
what type of lichen is flaky | What They Are. These fascinating plants are actually the result of algae and fungi working together to survive. Many different types of lichens can be seen around our city trees, generally on the trunk and branches.Itâs not uncommon to see several varieties of lichens on one host tree, either in small clusters or flaky patches.hat They Are. These fascinating plants are actually the result of algae and fungi working together to survive. Many different types of lichens can be seen around our city trees, generally on the trunk and branches. | Lichens are Fungi! The plant-like appearance of lichens hides their true identity. A lichen is not a single organism, but the result of a partnership (mutualistic symbiosis) between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacteria.Some lichens are formed of three or more partners. The body of a lichen consists of fungal filaments (hyphae) surrounding cells of green algae and/or blue-green cyanobacteria.he plant-like appearance of lichens hides their true identity. A lichen is not a single organism, but the result of a partnership (mutualistic symbiosis) between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacteria. | eng_Latn | 19,028 |
define seaweed | Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Any of numerous marine plants and algae, such as a kelp. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Seaweed is a loose colloquial term encompassing macroscopic, multicellular, benthic marine algae. The term includes some members of the red, brown and green algae. Seaweeds can also be classified by use. | Seaweed Supplements are actually fairly common and may have a host of benefits in your health. Letâs explore the benefits of seaweed supplements. What Is Seaweed? Seaweed is actually a member of the algae family and edible seaweed comes in three forms: brown, green, and red. Most people commonly eat brown seaweed (in the form of kelp) or red seaweed, which is wrapped around sushi. | eng_Latn | 19,029 |
what way does a euglena move | They are not completely autotrophic though, euglena can also absorb food from their environment; euglenas usually live in quiet ponds or puddles. Euglena move by a flagellum (plural â flagella), which is a long whip-like structure that acts like a little motor.The flagellum is located on the anterior (front) end, and twirls in such a way as to pull the cell through the water.It is attached at an inward pocket called the reservoir. The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food).he flagellum is located on the anterior (front) end, and twirls in such a way as to pull the cell through the water. It is attached at an inward pocket called the reservoir. The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food). | It has a whippy tail called a flagellum that allows it to move through the water. The euglena is different than other protozoans because it has chlorophyll in it, the substance that plants contain to make their own food. The euglena is then able to make its own food like a plant when it is in the sunlight.When it is in darkness, however, it can get food like an animal.t takes in tiny plants and animals much like the ameba and paramecium. The euglena has a bright red eyespot which is sensitive to light and helps the euglena find light. The euglena reproduces by fission, splitting lengthwise in two. | eng_Latn | 19,030 |
symbiotic dinoflagellates definition | INTRODUCTION. The relationship between cnidarians and dinoflagellate algae is termed as symbiotic, because both the animal host and the algae are benefiting from the association. It is a mutualistic interaction.For some cnidarian species, it has been studied whether or not they could even survive without the dinoflagellate algae.efore discussing the different advantages between the symbiosis of cnidarians and dinoflagellate algae, a brief overview of dinoflagellate characteristics must first be presented. Dinoflagellate algae make up the division Pyrrophyta. | 1 Bioluminescence: the ability of some animals and algae to glow in the dark. 2 Dinoflagellates: a type of plankton with two tail-like flagellae... Micrometer: a very small unit of length. There are one million micrometers in a meter. | eng_Latn | 19,031 |
what biome is lichens found | Lichen is a type of plant that is usually found in the Tundra. It also is a type of fungi. A lichen is a symbiosis of a fungus and a photosynthetic organism, either a type of bacteria or a plant. The fungus provides protection for the photosynthetic joint of its being, and the bacteria provides energy for the fungus. | What Two Roles Do Lichens Play in an Ecosystem? By Marie-Luise Blue; Updated April 25, 2017 Lichens are composed of two different species, but they function as one. They consist of a fungus and algae, living together in a symbiotic relationship where the fungus is the dominant organism. The algae are either green algae or blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria. The algae produce carbohydrates through photosynthesis which serve as food for the fungus, while the fungus physically protects the algae and provides it with moisture. Lichens can live in a wide range of locations and climates -- from the polar regions to the tropics. | eng_Latn | 19,032 |
what causes primary succession | Primary ecological succession occurs in the lifeless areas like in the regions which are incapable of sustaining life as result of lava flows, sand dunes newly formed; left over rocks from the retreating glacier. It is the beginning of a new habitat in a uninfluenced area without any pre-existing communities. | Primary succession on Rangitoto Island. Primary succession is one of two types of biological and ecological succession of plant life, occurring in an environment in which new substrate devoid of vegetation and other organisms usually lacking soil, such as a lava flow or area left from retreated glacier, is deposited.n primary succession pioneer species like lichen, algae and fungi as well as other abiotic factors like wind and water start to normalize the habitat. Primary succession begins on rock formations, such as volcanoes or mountains, or in a place with no organisms or soil. | eng_Latn | 19,033 |
how does algae reproduce? select the best answer. | According to HowStuffWorks, some types of algae reproduce asexually through the division of one cell into two or even more new cells that are genetically similar to the original parent cell. Other... According to HowStuffWorks, some types of algae reproduce asexually through the division of one cell into two or even more new cells that are genetically similar to the original parent cell. | See the answer to your question: How does the blob fish reproduce?. Find information about Fish at AskAllDay.com | eng_Latn | 19,034 |
are diatoms autotrophic or heterotrophic | Although most diatoms are autotrophic, some heterotrophic or symbiotic species can be found in particular habitats. The living matter of each diatom is enclosed in a shell of silica that it secretes. These shells are marked by minute pores or depressions that allow the living organism access to its environment.iatom (dĪËÉtÅmË, âtÅmË) [ key ], unicellular organism of the kingdom Protista, characterized by a silica shell of often intricate and beautiful sculpturing. Most diatoms exist singly, although some join to form colonies. | Most eukaryotic algae are autotrophic, but the pigments were lost in some groups. Other protists are heterotrophic, and may present phagotrophy, osmotrophy, saprotrophy or parasitism. Some are mixotrophic. Many protists are flagellate, for example, and filter feeding can take place where the flagella find prey.Other protists can engulf bacteria and other food particles, by extending their cell membrane around them to form a food vacuole and digest them internally, in a process termed phagocytosis.ost eukaryotic algae are autotrophic, but the pigments were lost in some groups. Other protists are heterotrophic, and may present phagotrophy, osmotrophy, saprotrophy or parasitism. Some are mixotrophic. Many protists are flagellate, for example, and filter feeding can take place where the flagella find prey. | eng_Latn | 19,035 |
what is a source of potassium for plants | Kelp and other types of seaweed are all rich in potassium, and the potassium is readily transferred to the soil of your garden. You can add kelp by either burying a few handfuls of dried kelp meal into the soil or by spraying the soil with a liquid seaweed spray. 5. Use greensand. | 1 In Photosynthesis, potassium regulates the opening and closing of stomata, and therefore regulates CO2 uptake. 2 Potassium triggers activation of enzymes and is essential for production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). 3 ATP is an important energy source for many chemical processes taking place in plant issues. Protein and starch synthesis in plants require potassium as well. 2 Potassium is essential at almost every step of the protein synthesis. 3 In starch synthesis, the enzyme responsible for the process is activated by potassium. | eng_Latn | 19,036 |
what are examples of plantae | *do not move. *autotrophic. *examples-multicellular algae, mosses, ferns, flowering plants (dandelions, roses, etc.), trees, etc. KINGDOM ANIMALIA (animals) -. *multicellular. *have nuclei. *do move. *heterotrophic. *examples-sponge, jellyfish, insect, fish, frog, bird, man. Print this page in Adobe Acrobat format.no true nucleus-prokaryote (genetic material scattered and not enclosed by a membrane). *some move (flagellum); others don't. *some make their own food (autotrophic); others can't make their own food (heterotrophic). *examples-bacteria, blue-green bacteria (cyanobacteria). | Plant-like protists. Another type of protist are ones that are plant-like, meaning they can make their own food. One example of that is algae. An example of a unicellular algea is called the euglena.The euglena can produce its own food like a plant with the help of the eyespot, which can direct it to a light source.But what's interesting is that the euglena can also search for food if light is not available.ne example of that is algae. An example of a unicellular algea is called the euglena. The euglena can produce its own food like a plant with the help of the eyespot, which can direct it to a light source. But what's interesting is that the euglena can also search for food if light is not available. | eng_Latn | 19,037 |
what are non vascular plants | Non-vascular plants is a general term for those plants without a vascular system (xylem and phloem). Although non-vascular plants do not have these particular tissues, a number of them possess other tissues specialized for internal transport of water.he term non-vascular plant is no longer used in scientific nomenclature. Non-vascular plants include two distantly related groups: 1 The Bryophyta (mosses), the Marchantiophyta (liverworts), and the Anthocerotophyta (hornworts). | Non-vascular plants are plants without a vascular system (xylem and phloem). Although non-vascular plants lack these particular tissues, many possess simpler tissues that are specialized for internal transport of water. Non-vascular plants do not have a wide variety of specialized tissue types.lthough non-vascular plants lack these particular tissues, many possess simpler tissues that are specialized for internal transport of water. Non-vascular plants do not have a wide variety of specialized tissue types. | eng_Latn | 19,038 |
what types of food grow on sea plants | Seaweed, which is a type of phytoplankton, is commonly found floating on the surface of the ocean. It is harvested by people for food and material for housing, baskets and ropes. Seagrasses are rooted marine plants that live on the ocean floor. These flowering plants provide habitat for small fish and other marine life. Types of seagrasses include shoal grass, manatee grass and turtle grass. Red algae live in warm tropical water, while coralline algae grow on rocks. The ocean also has an abundance of kelp beds that grow in cold temperate regions. | Sea Pineapple/Common Sea Squirt: Hoya/Mahoya. The Common Sea Squirt, very often called Sea Cucumber is neither a coral, seaweed, shellfish or whatever. It is an animal of its own class. in its natural habita, already a prey to many marine predators, it has become rare because of the extensive catch by humans. | eng_Latn | 19,039 |
what are diatoms and desmids | Answered by The Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. Diatoms are stramenophila algae, their cell wall is composed of silica and their chloroplasts are yellowish-brown. Desmids are green algae, their cell wall is composed of cellulose and pectins (like plants), and their chloroplasts are green.iatoms are stramenophila algae, their cell wall is composed of silica and their chloroplasts are yellowish-brown. | Desmids are a distinctive group within the green algae (Chlorophycaea) and have always been amongst the favourite subjects of microscopists.Each cell consists of two symmetrical cellulose-walled halves usually with a pronounced constriction in between -- two semi-cells joined by an isthmus.esmids are a distinctive group within the green algae (Chlorophycaea) and have always been amongst the favourite subjects of microscopists. | eng_Latn | 19,040 |
where does seaweed grow | Seaweed is the common name for countless species of marine plants and algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. | Seaweed is the common name for countless species of marine plants and algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.Kelp forest in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park.Some seaweeds are microscopic, such as the phytoplankton that live suspended in the water column and provide the base for most marine food chains.Some are enormous, like the giant kelp that grow in abundant âforestsâ and tower like underwater redwoods from their roots at the bottom of the sea.elp forest in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park. Some seaweeds are microscopic, such as the phytoplankton that live suspended in the water column and provide the base for most marine food chains. | eng_Latn | 19,041 |
what are lichens | Lichens are bizarre organisms and no two are alike. Lichens are a complex life form that is a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms, a fungus and an alga. The dominant partner is the fungus, which gives the lichen the majority of its characteristics, from its thallus shape to its fruiting bodies.The alga can be either a green alga or a blue-green alga, otherwise known as cyanobacteria. Many lichens will have both types of algae.ichens are another such partnership for fungi to gain nutrients from another organism. The algal partner photosynthesizes and provides food for the fungus, so it can grow and spread. | Lichens. As with Spanish moss and ball moss, lichens are often blamed for the decline and death of shrubs and trees. And, as with Spanish moss and ball moss, although lichens are frequently seen growing on the bark of plants, they do not cause harm. Figure 4. Lichens come in many forms. | eng_Latn | 19,042 |
where does fireweed grow | Growing Fireweed. Fireweed grows up to 6 feet tall and 1 foot wide in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9 and needs full sun to produce abundant blooms. It will also grow in lightly shaded areas but produce fewer plants and fewer blooms. | Other organisms, like animals, are not considered pioneer species because they usually appear after the original pioneer species has taken residence. For example, fireweed grows in the acidic soil found after a forest fire, hence its name, and helps to establish plant growth in a damaged region.ecause pioneer species are the first to return after a disturbance, they are the first stage of succession and their presence increases the diversity in a region. | eng_Latn | 19,043 |
what does seaweed provide | While seaweed has by far the highest proportion of iodine by weight of any food, Pyropia yezoensis has less than any other type of seaweed; it is nonetheless an excellent source of iodine. Though nori has long been considered to be an important source of vitamin B 12 for vegans, its vitamin B 12 may actually not be biologically available to humans. | Wakame seaweed is a good source of vitamin A. Kelp and other types of seaweed contain measurable amounts of vitamins C, E and K, as well as niacin, folate and choline. | eng_Latn | 19,044 |
what is the difference between algae and seaweed | There are important distinctions between seagrasses and seaweed. Seagrass can easily be confused with marine macroalgae, or seaweed, but there are many important differences between the two. While seagrasses are considered vascular plants and have roots, stems and leaves, seaweed are multi-cellular algae and have little or no vascular tissues. | Among the different seaweed types, however, red and green algae are said to be more yin, as the leaves are softer and more open. Brown algae are harder and considered more yang. This understanding offers a useful guideline on how much of the different seaweed types we can eat. | eng_Latn | 19,045 |
what does chaeto algae do | Chaetomorpha Algae, also known as Spaghetti Algae or Green Hair Algae, is an excellent macro algae for refugiums. Each cell grows end to end, creating long, stiff strands. It grows in filamentous clumps, resembling a ball of fishing line. | Chaetomium are a common fungal species with a ubiquitous distribution with over 80 species currently known. Chaetomium colonies are rapidly growing, cottony and white in color initially. Mature colonies become grey to olive in color. From the reverse, the color is tan to red or brown to black. | eng_Latn | 19,046 |
where is algae found | Algae are primitive, primarily aquatic, one-celled or multicellular plant-like organisms that lack true stems, roots, and leaves but usually contain chlorophyll. There are both marine and freshwater algae, and algae are found almost everywhere on earth.ealthy lakes need algae. Algae are important to the productivity of a lake or water body. Algae are primary producers. They use sunlight (through photosynthesis) to produce carbohydrates and are eaten by grazers such as protozoa and zooplankton (little animals like water fleas and rotifers). | The Phaeophyceae or brown algae, are a large group of mostly marine multicellular algae, including many seaweeds located in colder Northern Hemisphere waters. They play an important role in marine environments, both as food and as habitats. For instance, Macrocystis, a kelp of the order Laminariales, may reach 60 m in length and forms prominent underwater kelp forests. Kelp forests like these contain a high level of biodiversity. Another example is Sargassum, which creates unique floating mats o | eng_Latn | 19,047 |
types of aquarium algae | Types of Algae. Brown Algae (Diatoms) This is the first type of algae that begins growing in a new aquarium. It usually grows on the gravel and glass. Unlike other types of algae, this type requires silicates in order to grow. By increasing light levels, this type of algae can be replaced by the more beneficial green algae. Brown algae can easily be scraped off the glass. | Every aquarium at one time or another experiences a bloom of brown algae. You are most likely to see it during the cycling phase of a new tank or while curing Live Rock. Brown algae can also show up at any time in well established tanks. Brown algae is not an algae at all, but a tiny animal called a diatom.The animal is encased in a hard shell made out of silicone dioxide. The brown mats and film you see are composed of billions of diatoms interlocked together by their hard shells.rown algae is not an algae at all, but a tiny animal called a diatom. The animal is encased in a hard shell made out of silicone dioxide. The brown mats and film you see are composed of billions of diatoms interlocked together by their hard shells. | eng_Latn | 19,048 |
definition of a lichen | A lichen is a composite organism that emerges from algae or cyanobacteria living among the filaments (hyphae) of a fungus in a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship. The fungus benefits from the algae or cyanobacteria because they produce food by photosynthesis. lichen is a composite organism that emerges from algae or cyanobacteria living among the filaments (hyphae) of a fungus in a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship. The fungus benefits from the algae or cyanobacteria because they produce food by photosynthesis. | li·chen. An organism that consists of a fungus and an alga living together in a symbiotic relationship. The alga supplies nutrients by photosynthesis, while the fungus shades the alga from excessive sunlight and supplies water by absorbing water vapor from the air. Lichens often live on rocks and tree bark and can thrive in extreme environments, such as mountaintops and the polar regions. | eng_Latn | 19,049 |
what are the three types of interactions between organisms in an ecosystem? | The three types of interactions between organisms in an ecosystem are: Competition, predation, and symbiosis. Added 257 days ago|2/6/2015 3:32:40 PM. This answer has been confirmed as correct, not copied, and helpful. Confirmed by Janet17 [2/6/2015 4:08:16 PM]. | Three types: a) Commensalism b) Mutualism c) Parasitism .Symbiosis 1. Examples: a) Barnacles living on whale·s body and crab b) Bird·s nest fern living on tree branches c) Remora fish attaches at shark·s body . 2.Commensalism 1. Two organism interact but only one gets benefit and the other does not gain anything. | eng_Latn | 19,050 |
types of algae that grow in a freshwater aquariums | There are 7 main types of algae (but more do exist) that aquariums can have. Brown algae. Brown Algae. This will probably be the first type of algae any one will encounter in the aquarium and could appear from early on and will normally disappear when the tank stabilises and becomes more mature. Brown algae could be in the form of a fluff like or spot appearance on plant leaves, rocks, glass, substrate or decorations. | Algae eater is a common name for many bottom-dwelling fish that feed on algae. Algae eaters are important for the fishkeeping hobby and many are commonly kept by hobbyists. Some of the common and most popular freshwater algae eaters in aquariums include: Fishes of the genus Gyrinocheilus, family Gyrinocheilidae. | eng_Latn | 19,051 |
what is the green algae on sloth | The course outer layer is where many of the organisms live. Green algae grows in the cracks of the hair and lives symbiotically with the sloth. The algae has a nice place to grow and the sloth benefits by getting a green tint in its fur, which helps camouflage it among the leaves in the rainforest. For this study, researchers collected 84 species of fungus that reside in the three-toed slothsâ (Bradypus variegatus) course fur. | Some green seaweeds, such as Enteromorpha and Ulva, are quick to utilize inorganic nutrients from land runoff, and thus can be indicators of nutrient pollution. Green algae are often classified with their embryophyte descendants in the green plant clade Viridiplantae (or Chlorobionta).n the Charales, the closest relatives of higher plants, full cellular differentiation of tissues occurs. There are about 8,000 species of green algae. Many species live most of their lives as single cells, while other species form coenobia (colonies), long filaments, or highly differentiated macroscopic seaweeds. | eng_Latn | 19,052 |
where do mangroves live | Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone. Mangrove forest in Loxahatchee, Florida. There are about 80 different species of mangrove trees. All of these trees grow in areas with low-oxygen soil, where slow-moving waters allow fine sediments to accumulate. | A mangrove commonly refers to two different things: a tidal swamp ecosystem found in tropical deltas, estuaries, lagoons or islands, and the characteristic tree species populating this ecosystem. Mangrove trees have developed unique adaptations to the harsh conditions of coastal environments. | eng_Latn | 19,053 |
where is aquatic grass found | Plants that live in streams are also referred to as aquatic plants. These plants have adapted to live in water or fully saturated soil. Most aquatic plants are perennials that reproduce by using their flowering parts, also called angiosperms. The leaves of aquatic plants tends to be large and flat to maximize the suns rays. | Most aquatic plants can, or prefer to, grow in the emersed form, and most only flower in that form. Many terrestrial plants can tolerate extended periods of inundation, and this is often part of the natural habitat of the plant where flooding is common. | eng_Latn | 19,054 |
what is the algae | Algae (/ËældÊi, ËælÉ¡i/; singular alga /ËælÉ¡É/) is an informal term for a large, diverse group of photosynthetic organisms which are not necessarily closely related, and is thus polyphyletic. | Algae (/ËældÊi, ËælÉ¡i/; singular alga /ËælÉ¡É/) is an informal term for a large, diverse group of photosynthetic organisms which are not necessarily closely related, and is thus polyphyletic. | eng_Latn | 19,055 |
what is mwan by algal bloom? | An algal bloom is a relatively rapid increase in the population of (usually) phytoplankton algae in an aquatic system. Algal blooms can occur in coastal and marine waters as well as freshwater environments. | An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae (typically microscopic) in a water system. | eng_Latn | 19,056 |
is kelp healthy | Is Dried Seaweed Healthy? Brown seaweed, known as kelp, is a staple in Japanese cuisine. Seaweed has been used as food and medicine for centuries with several types, ranging from larger kelp to smaller varieties, more commonly used, particularly in Asian cuisine and those of coastal regions. Seaweed is typically available in dried form, and adds distinctive flavor and nutritional value to healthy dishes. Radiation. | Is Dried Seaweed Healthy? Brown seaweed, known as kelp, is a staple in Japanese cuisine. Seaweed has been used as food and medicine for centuries with several types, ranging from larger kelp to smaller varieties, more commonly used, particularly in Asian cuisine and those of coastal regions. Seaweed is typically available in dried form, and adds distinctive flavor and nutritional value to healthy dishes. Radiation. | eng_Latn | 19,057 |
what is seaweed made out of | Seaweed is a microorganism that grows in oceans, lakes, rivers and other bodies of water and is comprised of algae. Algae is a plantlike organism that doesnât contain actual roots, flowers, leaves and stems, but does contain the green pigment known as chlorophyll. | Seaweed is high in minerals absorbed from seawater. One third of a cup of dulse contains 19 percent of the iron you need daily and wakame can provide 20 percent of your daily manganese needs. Dulse is also a source of potassium, and all seaweeds provide magnesium, iron and zinc among other minerals. Kelp is a good source of calcium, offering 17 percent of daily needs in one cup. Be cautious with the amount of seaweed you add to your diet, as it has sometimes been found to contain heavy metals. | eng_Latn | 19,058 |
why do euglena have chloroplasts | Euglena are small organisms in the Protist Kingdom. Euglena gracilis is just one of many species of Euglena. They do not have common names like birds or trees, so we have to refer to them by their scientific name. Euglena are interesting because they are a sort of combination of plant and animal.. Tsukii. Euglena gracilis and other euglena are green because they eat green algae. They keep the algae inside their bodies and use it to make their own food. These green parts inside the Euglena's body are called chloroplasts. | Most species of Euglena have photosynthesizing chloroplasts within the body of the cell, which enable them to feed by autotrophy, like plants. However, they can also take nourishment heterotrophically, like animals. | eng_Latn | 19,059 |
is seaweed a carb | Carbohydrate Information. There are 22 g of total carbohydrate in a typical serving of seaweed wrap. These carbohydrates are almost entirely complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, as opposed to simple carbohydrates like starches and sugars, are healthy for you. | Seaweed with sea urchin soup, Korea. Edible seaweed are algae that can be eaten and used in the preparation of food. It typically contains high amounts of fiber and they contain a complete protein. They may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae: the red algae, green algae, and brown algae.dible seaweed are algae that can be eaten and used in the preparation of food. | eng_Latn | 19,060 |
different types of ocean seaweed | Types of Seaweed. The simplest of the seaweeds are among the cyanobacteria, formerly called the blue-green algae, and green algae (division Chlorophyta), found nearest the shore in shallow waters and usually growing as threadlike filaments, irregular sheets, or branching fronds. | Seaweed is the common name for countless species of marine plants and algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. | eng_Latn | 19,061 |
what is a sponge | A sponge is a member of the phylum Porifera. It is a simple animal with many cells, but no mouth, muscles, heart or brain. It is sessile: it cannot move from place to place the way most other animals can. A sponge is an animal that grows in one spot like most plants do.Nevertheless, sponges are quite successful. sponge is a member of the phylum Porifera. It is a simple animal with many cells, but no mouth, muscles, heart or brain. It is sessile: it cannot move from place to place the way most other animals can. A sponge is an animal that grows in one spot like most plants do. Nevertheless, sponges are quite successful. | Sponges are the simplest form of multi-cellular animals. They are very diverse and come in a large variety of colours, shapes and structural complexities. They range in heights of 1-200cm and in diameters of 1-150cm. They have partially differentiated tissues, and not true tissues.Sponges donât have internal organs.They donât have muscles, a nervous system, or a circulatory system. Their walls are lined with many small pores called ostia that allow water flow into the sponge. The structure of a sponge is simple.One end is attached to a solid such as a rock while the other end, called the osculum, is open to the environment.Sponges are able to get microorganisms such as algae and bacteria for food through openings.he structure of a sponge is simple. One end is attached to a solid such as a rock while the other end, called the osculum, is open to the environment. Sponges are able to get microorganisms such as algae and bacteria for food through openings. | eng_Latn | 19,062 |
types of tropical algae eaters | Algae eaters are a must in any freshwater aquarium. There are many types of algae eaters: fish, shrimp, and snails. Pick one based on the size of your tank and the type of fish your are keeping. The last thing you want, is for your algae eater to be eaten. | Algae eaters can help keep down the amount of waste that koi fish produce. Art Wolfe/Photodisc/Getty Images. Most sucker fish, or algae eaters, are tropical or semitropical fish from South America. They are not well-adapted to extremely cold water, which is the perfect environment for koi.A few varieties of sucker fish can survive mild winter weather changes, but none will withstand below-freezing temperatures.oldfish and koi eat string algae as well, but they prefer other foods. These fish eat algae during the winter months when the pond is frozen. During that time, goldfish and koi won't eat flake or pellet foods but will nibble gradually at the algae. This is how the fish keep weight on through the winter. | eng_Latn | 19,063 |
______ are a symbiosis between a photosynthetic organism and a fungus. | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5. Biology : Symbiotic Fungal Associations: Lichens and Mycorrhizae : Part Five. Symbiotic Fungal Associations: Lichens and Mycorrhizae. Lichens are a symbiosis between a photosynthetic organism (an alga or cyanobacterium) and a fungus (either an ascomycete or a basidiomycete). Lichen often live in marginal environments and often grow only one or two centimeters per year. | symbiotic association between a sac fungus and a photosynthetic green algae or cyanobacteria What do both do? algae makes food, fungus supplies moisture, shelter, and anchorage | eng_Latn | 19,064 |
is phylum coniferophyta the same as gymnosperms | Phylum Pinophyta-Conifers. The division Pinophyta (sometimes refered to in older texts as the Coniferophyta or the Coniferae) are gymnosperms that are commonly called conifers.hylum Pinophyta-Conifers. The division Pinophyta (sometimes refered to in older texts as the Coniferophyta or the Coniferae) are gymnosperms that are commonly called conifers. | The biggest of the 4 phyla of gymnosperm is the conifer, of... Phylum Coniferophyta (or Pinophyta): While all gymnosperms have roughly cone-like structures used in reproduction, conifers are known for and named for their cones (the name conifer means carrying a cone). forest densely populated with conifers, a phyla of gymnosperms. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/images/content/156030main_Conifers_JPG.jpg //. ~Ethan R. Gymnosperms are plants adapted to live on land-thus, they are autotrophic, photosynthetic organisms that tend to conserve water. | eng_Latn | 19,065 |
is nori made from kelp | Nori (Porphyra teneraor or yezoensis), also called Laver, is one of the most common seaweeds known for its use in making sushi. Popularized in Japan, where it grows abundantly, this classification of red seaweed has been used for centuries in Japan, China, and Korea, but also other countries around the world.ori (Porphyra teneraor or yezoensis), also called Laver, is one of the most common seaweeds known for its use in making sushi. Popularized in Japan, where it grows abundantly, this classification of red seaweed has been used for centuries in Japan, China, and Korea, but also other countries around the world. | Nori, the Japanese name for dry edible seaweed sheets is made from red algae (though it looks green). The red algae species used to make Nori are porphyra yezoensis and porphyra tenera. It is gotten from the sea, washed with fresh water and then passed through a shredding machine that reduces it to small pieces. | eng_Latn | 19,066 |
where in california is the kelp forest | A kelp forest off of the coast of Anacapa Island, California. Giant kelp uses gas filled floats to keep the plant suspended, allowing the kelp blades near the ocean surface to capture light for photosynthesis. | KELP FORESTS. Kelp forests occur in cold, nutrient-rich water and are among the most beautiful and biologically productive habitats in the marine environment. They are found throughout the world in shallow open coastal waters, and the larger forests are restricted to temperatures less than 20ºC, extending to both the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. | eng_Latn | 19,067 |
protists that reside within the cells of corals | These unicellular algal protists commonly reside in the endoderm of tropical cnidarians such as corals, sea anemones, and jellyfish, where the products of their photosynthetic processing are exchanged in the host for inorganic molecules.ymbiodinium are colloquially called zooxanthellae (or zoox ), and animals symbiotic with algae in this genus are said to be zooxanthellate. | Protists live in almost any environment that contains liquid water. Many protists, such as algae, are photosynthetic and are vital primary producers in ecosystems, particularly in the ocean as part of the plankton.ome protists are significant parasites of animals (e.g., five species of the parasitic genus Plasmodium cause malaria in humans and many others cause similar diseases in other vertebrates), plants (the oomycete Phytophthora infestans causes late blight in potatoes) or even of other protists. | eng_Latn | 19,068 |
what do diatoms produce | Diatoms are producers within the food chain. A unique feature of diatom cells is that they are enclosed within a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. These frustules show a wide diversity in form, but are usually almost bilaterally symmetrical, hence the group name. | Diatoms are algae with distinctive, transparent cell walls made of silicon dioxide hydrated with a small amount of water (Si02 + H20). Silica is the main component of glass and hydrated silica is very like the mineral opal, making these algae, often called algae in glass houses more like algae in opal houses.The cell wall is called a frustule and consists of two halves called valves.Since silica is impervious, diatoms have evolved elaborate patterns of perforations in their valves to allow nutrient and waste exchange with the environment.iatoms grow as single cells or form filaments and simple colonies. Ecology. Diatoms are abundant in nearly every habitat where water is found â oceans, lakes, streams, mosses, soils, even the bark of trees. These algae form part of the base of aquatic food webs in marine and freshwater habitats. | eng_Latn | 19,069 |
what type of algae are commonly found in lichens | Lichen. Lichen is a structure that commonly grows on trees; it is a result of a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi. The fungus provides a structure that collects water and nutrients that the algae takes advantage of; the algae in turn uses its chlorophyll to produce food for both itself and the fungus.Species of the Trentepohlia genus are commonly found in lichens.he fungus provides a structure that collects water and nutrients that the algae takes advantage of; the algae in turn uses its chlorophyll to produce food for both itself and the fungus. Species of the Trentepohlia genus are commonly found in lichens. | A lichen is not a single organism. Rather, it is a symbiosis between different organisms-a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. Cyanobacteria are sometimes still referred to as 'blue-green algae', though they are quite distinct from the algae. The non-fungal partner contains chlorophyll and is called the photobiont. The fungal partner may be referred to as the mycobiont. While most lichen partnerships consist of one mycobiont and one photobiont, that's not universal for there are lichens with more than one photobiont partner. | eng_Latn | 19,070 |
what is kelp noodles | KELP NOODLES. Kelp Noodles are a sea vegetable in the form of an easy to eat raw noodle. Made of only kelp (a sea vegetable), sodium alginate (sodium salt extracted from a brown seaweed), and water, Kelp Noodles are fat-free, gluten-free, and very low in carbohydrates and calories.ade of only kelp (a sea vegetable), sodium alginate (sodium salt extracted from a brown seaweed), and water, Kelp Noodles are fat-free, gluten-free, and very low in carbohydrates and calories. | kelp noun [U]. ⺠a âlarge, âbrown âplant that âgrows in the âsea, used in some âfoods and âmedicines. (Definition of kelp from the Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press). | eng_Latn | 19,071 |
how does moss survive | Quick Answer. In order for moss to grow, it requires a damp environment or water, humidity, mild sunlight and a soil pH below 6.5. Mosses are flowerless plants that are usually green in color, even though their shades may vary depending on environmental factors. | White, green and grey lichens plus dark green mosses growing on a rock. Once lichens have been growing on rocks for a while, mosses are able to survive there too. Mosses are plants that don't have flowers or stems or roots - just tiny green leaf-like structures and microscopic hair-like structures. Mosses send their hair-like structures into the crevices the lichens made in order to anchor themselves on the rock. | eng_Latn | 19,072 |
two types of plankton are microscopic plants called | Plankton. 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.Some are babies that will grow into strong-swimming, non-planktonic adults. Others will remain plankton for their entire lives.here are two types of plankton: tiny plants--called phytoplankton, and weak-swimming animals--called zooplankton. Some are babies that will grow into strong-swimming, non-planktonic adults. | Plankton. Plankton are microscopic plants and small animals that live in the surface waters of oceans, lakes, and rivers and drift with the currents. They include bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, invertebrates, and some vertebrates. | eng_Latn | 19,073 |
what are the different symbiotic relationships | A symbiotic relationship is one in which two organisms from different species interact. Take for example, the symbiotic relationship between a whale and the barnacles that live on the whale's skin.While the whale filter-feeds, it faces difficulties from the surrounding detritus that affects its vision in the water.he hydra species and Green Algae are an example of a symbiotic relationship. The Algae gets nutrients from the Hydra (nitrogen Source), and the Hydra gets the products of pho ⦠tosynthesis and has better growth performance. | An interaction between individuals of different biological species One of the organisms receive a benefit from the interaction, the other can either receive a benefit, be harmed, or not be affected in any way Three main kinds of symbiotic relationships: commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism | eng_Latn | 19,074 |
what two organisms make up lichens | Lichens have been described as dual organisms because they are symbiotic associations between two (or sometimes more) entirely different types of microorganism 1 -. a fungus (termed the mycobiont). 2 a green alga or a cyanobacterium (termed the photobiont). | These are very important in evolution. A lichen is made up of fungus cells for support and algae cells which fix carbon via photosynth ⦠esis. The algae and fungi species that make up a give lichen species are only found as lichen, they don't live on their own.This is a very tight symbiosis.An even tighter one can be seen in every eukaryotic cell. lichen is made up of fungus cells for support and algae cells which fix carbon via photosynth ⦠esis. The algae and fungi species that make up a give lichen species are only found as lichen, they don't live on their own. This is a very tight symbiosis. An even tighter one can be seen in every eukaryotic cell. | eng_Latn | 19,075 |
what is a mangrove in geography | Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone. Mangrove forest in Loxahatchee, Florida. There are about 80 different species of mangrove trees. All of these trees grow in areas with low-oxygen soil, where slow-moving waters allow fine sediments to accumulate.Mangrove forests only grow at tropical and subtropical latitudes near the equator because they cannot withstand freezing temperatures.Many mangrove forests can be recognized by their dense tangle of prop roots that make the trees appear to be standing on stilts above the water.here are about 80 different species of mangrove trees. All of these trees grow in areas with low-oxygen soil, where slow-moving waters allow fine sediments to accumulate. | Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) is very widely distributed along tropical silty seashores of Bermuda; throughout most of the West Indies; in the southeastern U.S. along both coasts of northern Florida to the Florida Keys, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas; along both coasts of Mexico south along Central America to Ecuador, northwestern Peru, the Galapagos Islands, and Brazil; and along the west coast of Africa. | eng_Latn | 19,076 |
types of chlorella | Species of Chlorella. Chlorella is a natural plant including more than 20 species, and each species is different in its production method. Well-known common species of Chlorella include C. vulgaris, C. ellipsoidea, C. saccharophila, C. pyrenoidosa, and C. regularis.These species are used for food. Under the species, there are strains.pecies of Chlorella. Chlorella is a natural plant including more than 20 species, and each species is different in its production method. Well-known common species of Chlorella include C. vulgaris, C. ellipsoidea, C. saccharophila, C. pyrenoidosa, and C. regularis. | Chlorella is a type of algae that grows in fresh water. The whole plant is used to make nutritional supplements and medicine. Most of the chlorella that is available in the U.S. is grown in Japan or Taiwan. It is processed and made into tablets and liquid extracts. | eng_Latn | 19,077 |
which algae is used as food yahoo ansers | Best Answer: The Heterokontophyta (Phaeophyta or brown algae, singular: brown alga) is a large group of mostly marine multicellular algae, including many seaweeds of colder Northern Hemisphere waters.They play an important role in marine environments both as food, and for the habitats they can form.est Answer: The Heterokontophyta (Phaeophyta or brown algae, singular: brown alga) is a large group of mostly marine multicellular algae, including many seaweeds of colder Northern Hemisphere waters. | Blue-green algae are used as a source of dietary protein, B-vitamins, and iron. They are also used for weight loss, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hayfever, diabetes, stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other womenâs health issues.lue-green algae are used as a source of dietary protein, B-vitamins, and iron. They are also used for weight loss, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hayfever, diabetes, stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other womenâs health issues. | eng_Latn | 19,078 |
what are zooplankton | Understanding of the Role of Zooplankton. Zooplankton are microscopic animals that live on or near the top of large bodies of water. They are an integral part of the biosphere and are extremely adept at developing strategies and physical characteristics that allow them to survive in drastically different environments. | Plankton are organisms drifting in oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water. The word zooplankton is derived from the Greek zoon (ζῴον), meaning animal, and planktos (ÏλαγκÏÏÏ), meaning wanderer or drifter.t includes holoplanktonic organisms whose complete life cycle lies within the plankton, as well as meroplanktonic organisms that spend part of their lives in the plankton before graduating to either the nekton or a sessile, benthic existence. | eng_Latn | 19,079 |
in what type of waters or environment do kelp forests grow? | A kelp plant can grow to be dozens of feet (meters) long and grow quickly. It is anchored to the bottom of fairly shallow waters by means of a holdfast and reaches up toward the surface, forming an underwater forest. | Kelp forests usually grow on subtidal rocky reefs although some kelps are able to grow on smaller scattered rocks. In general they grow on reefs in waters to a maximum of around 30 metres depth, although most are found in shallower waters.abitats-Kelp Forests. Kelp Forests The information presented here has been written by staff at the Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff, Victoria. 1. Distribution. Kelp forests are a feature of many cool water environments around the world and Australia supports some excellent examples of these forests of the sea. | eng_Latn | 19,080 |
what is terrarium plants | A terrarium is a small collection of miniature plants that are grown inside a clear container. The terrarium is sealed to create a self-contained ecosystem, in which the life processes of photosynthesis, respiration and the water cycle take place. | Prepare the soil in your terrarium by using pre-mixed carnivorous plant soil that you can purchase from the same place you get your seeds. Add the soil to a bucket and add 2 cups of purified water. Stir the mix well and then level out the soil in your terrarium. That layer of soil should be at least 2 inches thick. | eng_Latn | 19,081 |
types of plants | Reason for flagging? There are many different types of plants that one can plant in a landscape. There are foliage plants or flowering plants, annuals or perennials, and a myriad of vegetables, trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses. To have a wide variety of plants in your landscape and gardens, pick some of everything. | Types of Spores. Spores are very common and depending on the type of organism that made them, they can look and act very different. Spores can be classified in many different ways based on their structure, where they come from, and how they move about the world.he major types of plants that form spores are algae, mosses, and ferns. Algae are the simplest of these plants, and can range from tiny, single celled things to large, multi-celled plants that cover your backyard pond. The spores from all algae are very tiny, even if the algae plant is huge. | eng_Latn | 19,082 |
did land plants evolved from charophytes | The charophyte algae are six distinct groups of mostly freshwater green algae that are related to modern land plants. Charophyte algae exhibit diverse morphologies and reproductive strategies, from unicells to branching erect forms, and from swimming asexual spores to sex involving eggs and sperm, respectively.and plants dominate the terrestrial ecosystem and are often treated as the plant kingdom in toto, although they are a subgroup of green algae phylogenetically. Land plants are the most derived descendants of the charophyte green algae because they produce embryos that are nourished by maternal gametophytic tissue. | The most primitive land plants are non-vascular: !⢠the Charales (a group of Green Algae) !⢠3 groups of Bryophytes (hornworts, liverworts, mosses)! Land Plants-a quick review ! Vascular plants (with phloem + xylem), often called Tracheophytes, represent a natural group comprising most of the diversity of land plants. !Non-vascular Plants ! Many non-vascular plants are aquatic algae. On land only the Charales-a group of Green Algae-represent algae that are adapted to terrestrial life.ascular plants (with phloem + xylem), often called Tracheophytes, represent a natural group comprising most of the diversity of land plants. ! Non-vascular Plants ! Many non-vascular plants are aquatic algae. | eng_Latn | 19,083 |
what group of algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along | Q: Which group of algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along the North American coasts?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. Brown algae B. Green algae C. Red algae A: A. Brown algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along the North American coasts. | This algal division includes the largest multicellular algae (and largest protists), the giant kelps, which can be more than 30 feet long. Another relatively well known species of brown algae is Sargassum, which lives in great masses floating in the Sargasso Sea. | eng_Latn | 19,084 |
what are bryophytes | Plant scientists recognize two kinds of land plants, namely, bryophytes, or nonvascular land plants and tracheophytes,or vascular land plants. Bryophytes are small, herbaceous plants that grow closely packed together in mats or cushions on rocks, soil, or as epiphytes on the trunks and leaves of forest trees. Bryophytes are distinguished from tracheophytes by two important characters. | A bryophyte is a small green plant. It is flowerless and it comprises the liverworts and mosses in fresh bodies of water. | eng_Latn | 19,085 |
what are mangroves plants | Mangroves are aquatic trees or shrubs that grow in the coastal waters of the world's tropical oceans. These rainforests by the sea prevent erosion and house a diverse population of indigenous animals. | Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Four major factors appear to limit the distribution of mangroves: climate salt water tidal fluctuation soil type There are more that 50 species of mangroves found throughout the world.Three species of mangroves are native to Florida: red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa).he leaves are up to 3 inches long, elliptical (rounded at both ends), yellowish in color, and have two distinguishing glands at the base of each leaf blade where the stem begins. White mangroves are usually located in elevations higher and farther upland than either the red or black mangroves. | eng_Latn | 19,086 |
types of seaweed | Types of seaweed. Seaweeds are classified into brown algae (Phaeophyta), red algae (Rhodophyta), and green algae (Chlorophyta). Note that in reality the term algae is mainly used for convenience, rather than taxonomic purposes, as there appears little relationship between the various phyla. | Marine algae, more commonly known as seaweeds, come in all shapes and sizes, but are not plants. Marine algae, more commonly known as seaweeds, come in all shapes and sizes, but are not plants. 3 Types of Sea Weed (Marine Algae) | eng_Latn | 19,087 |
which group of organisms is always found at the base of a food chain or food web | When you factor in other species that feed on the same organism, then the chain becomes a web. Freshwater At the base of the freshwater food web are again the producers, such as phytoplankton, algae, duckweed, and lily pads.Just like on land, plants in water undergo photosynthesis and provide aquatic organisms with oxygen.hen you factor in other species that feed on the same organism, then the chain becomes a web. Freshwater At the base of the freshwater food web are again the producers, such as phytoplankton, algae, duckweed, and lily pads. | 1 Producers Plants form the base of Great Lakes food chains. 2 Theyâre called producers, because they make their own food by converting sunlight through photosynthesis. 3 They also act as food, providing energy for other organisms. 4 In the Great Lakes, most producers are phytoplankton, or microscopic floating plants.t the base of the aquatic food web are: 1 Plankton Plankton are microscopic plants and animals whose movements are largely dependent upon currents. 2 Plankton are the foundation of the aquatic food web. 3 Plankton are vital in the food supplies of fish, aquatic birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. | eng_Latn | 19,088 |
why are holoplankton important in food webs | To understand the entire ecosystem ... we need to better understand the plankton. Photosynthesis by the phytoplankton accounts for up to half of global primary production. They also provide the primary food source for the zooplankton, and together form the base of the oceanic food chain.Larger and larger zooplankton, fish, and mammals depend on these plankton for their survival.n the smaller end of the spectrum exist bacteria (bacterioplankton) and viruses (virioplankton). Plankton also consist of the early life stages of much larger organisms, such as fish eggs and larvae (ichthyoplankton), which are both part of and dependant on the plankton itself. | The amount of contaminants deposited in aquatic ecosystems is not always as important as the length of the food web (Campbell et al. 2003a, 2003b). Therefore, it is important to consider the type of food web in an aquatic system to anticipate the effects of pollution.uman influences in the lower Athabasca basin include the oil sands operations, pulp and paper mills, municipal discharges, and, to a lesser extent, forestry and agriculture. Some of the specific impacts on aquatic ecosystems related to these influences are discussed in the Resources section. | eng_Latn | 19,089 |
what is a linchen | A lichen is not a single organism. Rather, it is a symbiosis between different organisms-a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. Cyanobacteria are sometimes still referred to as 'blue-green algae', though they are quite distinct from the algae. | liâ¢chen. 1. any complex organism of the group Lichenes, composed of a fungus in symbiotic union with an alga, most commonly forming crusty patches on rocks and trees. 2. any of various eruptive skin diseases. | eng_Latn | 19,090 |
what is unique about seaweed | Each type of seaweed is rich in its own unique set of nutrients: 1 Nori seaweed has the highest amount of protein compared to the other types. 2 Wakame has the highest amount of calcium. 3 Sea Lettuce is very high in iron. 4 Hijiki is high in calcium and fiber. | Stinking seaweed that smells of rotten eggs invades beaches in Florida and Texas - with some hit by piles that are 10ft high. Sargassum seaweed is a brown free-floating algae that grows atop water and blooms in the Sargasso Sea. In small quantities it is a critical habitat for sea turtles, eels, shrimp and other marine life to feed, hide and spawn. | eng_Latn | 19,091 |
what are foods containing algae | Chocolate Mixes. Most brownie mixes and hot chocolate mixes have carrageenan in them. Hot chocolate mix can also have beta carotene, which is a form of algae. Some other items that contain this are ice cream and some salad dressings. | Seaweed with sea urchin soup, Korea. Edible seaweed are algae that can be eaten and used in the preparation of food. It typically contains high amounts of fiber and they contain a complete protein. They may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae: the red algae, green algae, and brown algae. | eng_Latn | 19,092 |
types of aquatic moss | Aquarium Moss 101. There are many different types of aquarium moss with a variety of different uses. There are ten common types of moss that make beautiful aquatic scenery. Below are the types and differences between them; decide which of these will be the most beneficial to your fish. Java Moss. | Sunday, July 01, 2007. Growing Beautiful Aquatic Mosses. Aquatic mosses can be some of the most beautiful aquatic plants if grown correctly and given the right environment. Wispy fronds of all shapes and configurations can add texture and detail to any aquascape. However, one unique aspect of most aquatic mosses is that their appearance is highly dependent on their environment. | eng_Latn | 19,093 |
what plants belong to phylum cycadophyta | The phylum Cycadophyta contains about 140 living species of plants called cycads, with more species present in the fossil record. Cycads have seeds and water-conducting vessels. Cycads belong to a larger group of plants called gymnosperms, which bear seeds in cone-like structures. | Cyanophyta, division Cyanophyta-prokaryotic organisms sometimes considered a class or phylum or subkingdom; coextensive with the Cyanophyceae: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). division Schizophyta, Schizophyta-former term for the Cyanophyta. | eng_Latn | 19,094 |
what two characteristics shared by plants and green algae | Green seaweeds. Characteristics: Green colour from chlorophyll a and b in the same proportions as the 'higher' plants; beta-carotene (a yellow pigment); and various characteristic xanthophylls (yellowish or brownish pigments). Food reserves are starch, some fats or oils like higher plants. | Green algae, phylum Chlorophyta, are the closest relatives to terrestrial plants, they use chlorophyll to capture sunlight, store energy in the form of starch, and their major cell wall component is cellulose. As the chlorophyll is not masked by other pigments, this group can be recognized by its bright green color.heir color ranges from olive green to dark brown due to the pigment fucoxanthin. In contrast to terrestrial plants, brown algae store food as laminarin, not starch. The Giant Kelp is the largest of all seaweeds, it can grow to 100 - 150 feet. | eng_Latn | 19,095 |
what are some species of plants | The plant kingdom is a rich and varied world, with species such as green algae that grow on the microscopic level as well as monstrously large, imposing beauties like the giant redwood trees. Botanists, who study plant species, have identified more than 300,000 species of plants that presently exist.The existing species can be broken down into a few groups, including bryophytes, ferns, fern allies, and seed plants.eed plants, which are also referred to as spermatophytes, reproduce by producing seeds. Flowering plants and conifer trees are examples of this type of plants. Many fruits and vegetables are also part of the seed plant variety. Ad. Ferns, like bryophytes, reproduce via spores. | Plants are mainly multicellular, predominantly photosynthetic eukaryotes of the kingdom Plantae. The term is today generally limited to the green plants, which form an unranked clade Viridiplantae (Latin for green plants). This includes the flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms, ferns, clubmosses, hornworts, liverworts, mosses and the green algae, and excludes the red and brown algae. | eng_Latn | 19,096 |
what would a sediment made mostly of diatom shells be called | Diatoms are a major group of algae, and are among the most common types of phytoplankton. Diatoms are unicellular, although they can form colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons (e.g. Fragilaria), fans (e.g. Meridion), zigzags (e.g. Tabellaria), or stars (e.g. Asterionella). unique feature of diatom cells is that they are enclosed within a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. | Siliceous ooze is a siliceous pelagic sediment that covers large areas of the deep ocean floor. Siliceous oozes consist predominantly of the remains of microscopic sea creatures, mostly those of diatoms and radiolarians.Sometimes siliceous oozes also contain silicoflagellates and the spicules of sponges.1 Diatoms are golden-brown algae that construct an opaline silica microscopic shell that is known as a frustule 2 . Silicoflagellates are a minor group of marine algae that construct microscopic shells composed of opaline silica.hese conditions exist within areas of high biological productivity associated with volcanic islands and nutrient-rich upwelling zones. As the least common type of pelagic sediment, it covers only 15% of the ocean floor. It accumulates at a slower rate than calcareous ooze: 0.2â1 cm / 1000 yr. | eng_Latn | 19,097 |
what does euglena gracilis do | Euglena gracilis is just one of many species of Euglena. They do not have common names like birds or trees, so we have to refer to them by their scientific name. Euglena are interesting because they are a sort of combination of plant and animal. | Euglena is a very important organism within the environment as it is able to photosynthesize, thus taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere so that other organisms can survive. Anatomical Structures: Flagellum-A tail-like structure which promotes the movement of these organisms.ackground Information: Euglena: Beautiful (Eu) Eye (glena). is a single-celled microscopic algae that is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food).Their chloroplasts trap sunlight and use it to carry out photosynthesis. | eng_Latn | 19,098 |
definition of lichen | Lichen on tree bark. The definition of a lichen is a plant found on rocks or trees made of both a specific fungus and a specific algae that help one another. An example of a lichen is the colored patch growing on a tree branch. lichen. | A lichen is not a single organism, but the result of a partnership (mutualistic symbiosis) between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacteria. Some lichens are formed of three or more partners. The body of a lichen consists of fungal filaments (hyphae) surrounding cells of green algae and/or blue-green cyanobacteria. | eng_Latn | 19,099 |
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