Which group of organisms is often referred to as the "meadows of the ocean"?

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9 Jun 2018
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Diatoms are commonly called the "pastures of the sea" because they form extensive underwater meadows that serve as a primary food source in marine ecosystems. Radiolarians, dinoflagellates, and foraminiferans are different types of plankton but are not typically described with this term.

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