"Microscopic plankton" refers to tiny plants and animals that live in water and cannot be seen without a microscope. They are an essential part of the food chain and play a vital role in marine ecosystems.
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The team used records of oxygen isotope ratios (which provide a record of ancient water temperature) from microscopic plankton fossils recovered from the Mediterranean Sea, spanning the last 5.3 million years. (sciencedaily.com)
But they feed exclusively on microscopic plankton and fish spawn, so whale sharks don't pose any danger to humans. (chabilmarvillas.com)
The product definitely requires some consumer education, says Thomas, explaining that food - grade diatomaceous earth (DE) is made from the skeletal and fossilized remains (shells) of microscopic plankton, or diatoms. (petbusiness.com)