In open-water marine ecosystems, the ________ occupy the same trophic level as the giant sequoias (redwoods)in the forests of California.

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The giant sequoias in California are primary producers, occupying the first trophic level in the forest ecosystem. Similarly, in open-water marine ecosystems, the primary producers are microscopic, single-celled algae known as phytoplankton. They form the base of the food web and occupy the same trophic level as the giant sequoias.

In Open-Water Marine Ecosystems, the ________ Occupy the Same Trophic