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प्रश्न
What are planktons?
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उत्तर
The tiny herbivorous plants and animals present in water are known as plankton. Plankton are classified as phytoplankton (plants) and zooplankton (animals).
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Fill in the following blank with suitable word :
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Write one or two word for the following statement/definition :
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Write one or two word for the following statement/definition :
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(a) ant
(b) lice
(c) fungi
(d) mosquito
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Fill in the following blank with suitable word :
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(a) snake
(b) eagle
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