Single Answer MCQ
Q-00077583
What ecological role do phytoplankton play in the Southern Ocean?
1
They trap heat
2
They provide shelter for fish
3
They form the base of the food chain
4
They are the primary predators
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. They form the base of the food chain
Solution:
Phytoplankton serve as the foundation of the Southern Ocean's food chain, sustaining various marine species through photosynthesis.
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