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QWhat is the primary source of food for many animals in Antarctica?

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  • A Fish ✔ ✖
  • B Plankton ✔ ✖
  • C Seals ✔ ✖
  • D Birds ✔ ✖
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Plankton, both phytoplankton (plant-like organisms) and zooplankton (animal-like organisms), serve as the primary source of food for many animals in Antarctica.
Krill, which feed on plankton, are particularly important, as they form the basis of the food chain for animals such as whales, penguins, and seals.

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