Holoplankton dwell in the pelagic zone as opposed to the benthic zone. Holoplankton include both phytoplankton and zooplankton and vary in size. The most common plankton are protists.

Is shrimp a holoplankton?

These small crustaceans have two long, distinct anntenae and make up the majority of zooplankton found in Delaware Bay and the mid-Atlantic. They are holoplankton, meaning they remain planktonic for their entire lives.

What are some examples of Meroplankton?

Meroplankton includes sea urchins, starfish, sea squirts, most of the sea snails and slugs, crabs, lobsters, octopus, marine worms and most reef fishes.