Microscopic algae typically fall under the classification of:

A) nekton.
B) phytoplankton.
C) zooplankton.
D) benthos.
E) profundal microorganisms.

Microscopic Algae

Tiny, often unicellular algae, not visible to the naked eye, that live in water and can perform photosynthesis.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic floating algae and cyanobacteria that are the base of most aquatic food webs. Compare with zooplankton. See plankton and nanoplankton.

Classification

The systematic organization of living things into categories based on shared attributes or evolutionary ancestry.