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  1. Decaying organic matter, algae, detritus, and plankton

    The diet of amphipods: Amphipods are omnivores, meaning they consume both plant matter and animal material. Their diet mainly consists of decaying organic matter, algae, detritus, and plankton.
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    Some amphipods, particularly Gammarus spp., can be predacious on living animals (e.g., flatworms, oligochaetes, ostracods) and also cannibalistic ( Wellborn et al., 2015 ). Fungi colonizing autumn-shed tree leaves are the preferred food of many woodland stream-dwelling amphipods.
    Amphipods’ feeding habits support the well-being and survival of various aquatic species. Their consumption of algae and detritus makes them a vital component in the food chain, serving as a primary food source for many larger aquatic animals, including fish.
    Amphibians require a varied, balanced diet including different nutritional sources such as insects and invertebrates, worms, small fish, crustaceans and plants/algae. It is important to maintain an appropriate feeding schedule by providing food three times a week for adults and multiple feedings daily for babies due to their higher metabolisms.
    Amphipods and copepods are microscopic crustaceans that form an essential link in the marine food chain. They graze on phytoplankton, rotifers (microscopic aquatic animals), and in some cases, detritus.
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  5. WEBJul 3, 2022 · What Are Amphipods and Copepods? Amphipods and copepods are microscopic crustaceans that form an essential link in the marine food chain. They graze on phytoplankton, rotifers (microscopic …

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    WEBAmphipods are scavengers and eat animal and plant debris. Female amphipods keep their eggs in a body pouch until they hatch. Species in this order are found in marine habitats, fresh water habitats, and on land.