What fish eats a that plankton?

Many fish eat plankton! Here are a few examples, depending on the type of plankton:

* Zooplankton: Tiny animals, like crustaceans and jellyfish, are eaten by:

* Herring: They filter zooplankton from the water.

* Sardines: Another plankton-loving fish.

* Anchovies: Similar to sardines, they feed on zooplankton.

* Whale Shark: The largest fish in the world, it filters huge amounts of zooplankton from the water.

* Baleen Whales: These giant marine mammals use baleen plates in their mouths to filter zooplankton.

* Phytoplankton: Tiny plants are eaten by:

* Juvenile Fish: Many baby fish start their lives eating phytoplankton.

* Mackerel: They eat a mixture of plankton and small fish.

* Tuna: Young tuna feed on phytoplankton, and adults eat larger fish.

* Coral: Many coral species rely on phytoplankton as a food source.

There are many more fish that eat plankton, and their diet often changes as they grow!