Phytoplankton

Real World Example

Have you ever tried to find a way to keep your houseplants thriving on a windowsill with just the right amount of sunlight? This is similar to how phytoplankton, which are like tiny, plant-like organisms, float near the water's surface to capture sunlight for photosynthesis. Just as plants on your windowsill need sunlight to grow and survive, phytoplankton rely on their position near the water's surface to absorb sunlight, using it to produce energy and oxygen, much like your plants converting sunlight into food.