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What Are Phytoplankton And How They Benefit Our Environment?

September 2, 2022 No Comments

Introduction: Phytoplankton is a combination of two Greek words Phyto means plant and Plankton mean to make a drift. They are found in both salt water and fresh water. These are microscopic plant-like organisms and also make their food by capturing sunlight and converting it into energy. Some of them get more energy by consuming […]

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