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Plankton study

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Program summary

Environmental focus: -
Years: 11–12
Time: -
Maximum number: 1 class group

Description

  • Senior Biology
  • Understanding Biology
    • Investigating Biology
    • Evaluating Biological Issues

Students examine and identify plankton with the use of compound or stereoscopic microscopes. A variety of phytoplankton and zooplankton including crab, prawn and shrimp juveniles are commonly observed. Students investigate the various adaptations and discuss the importance of plankton, environmental influences, survival strategies and effects from human impact.


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Last reviewed 02 November 2020
Last updated 21 January 2019