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TeachMeFinance.com - explain phytoplankton phytoplankton The term 'phytoplankton' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Microscopic, plant-like marine organisms (mostly algae and diatoms), which are responsible for most of the photosynthetic activity in the oceans. Phytoplankton are the base of the ocean food web, and they absorb about as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year as plants on land do'. The term 'phytoplankton' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Small, usually microscopic plants (such as algae), found in lakes, reservoirs, and other bodies of water'. The term 'phytoplankton' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' That portion of the plankton community comprised of tiny plants (e.g., algae and diatoms)'. Previous 5 Terms: phytogenesis phytogenic phytolith phytology Phytophagous Next 5 Terms: Phytoremediation pi PIBAL Pica pica About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.