Which planktonic organisms are affected by acidification?

Pteropods, coccolithophorids, and foraminifera.

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Why: These planktonic organisms are important in the food chain and affected by acidification.

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Answer: Pteropods, coccolithophorids, and foraminifera. These planktonic organisms are important in the food chain and affected by acidification.

  1. Oceanography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanography
    Affected planktonic organisms will include pteropods, coccolithophorids and foraminifera, all important in the food chain.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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