Phytoplankton Species That Appear Early in Succession are Likely to Be

Question

Phytoplankton species that appear early in succession are likely to be
A) Autotrophic
B) Auxotrophic
C) Heterotrophic
D) Mixotrophic

Accepted Answer

Early successional phytoplankton species are typically autotrophic, as they can produce their own food through photosynthesis, which is advantageous in newly available environments.