Theyre also meals for iconic marine predators including penguins, some seals as well as humpback and blue whales. to blood being diverted to cool it down on this day Others specialize in certain parts of the plant. animals. Weddell seals swim Detritivores such as earthworms, bacteria, and fungi are an important part of the food chain. It eats vegetation and can survive in sub-zero temperatures. Summer is a season of long days and slightly warmer temperatures whenphytoplanktoncan grow rapidly and produce food for the entire ecosystem. other cause. Food webs are finely balanced ecosystems. Whales are attracted to the cold waters of the Antarctic region by the huge swarms of Antarctic Krill (which you can read about further up this Antarctic animals list) that are presentin the Southern Ocean. "+)y26<1(iif){++;i Organisms in the food web are grouped into trophic, or nutritional, levels. They can endure lengthy high-stress periods in dormancy and almost instantly become photosynthetic when conditions improve. The swarms occur in larger groupings or patches. such as the leopard seal and orcas. The word Zooplankton is derived from the Greek words for animal and drifter. It has a natural chemical antifreeze in its body to prevent it from freezing. As well as killer whales eating seals and penguins. Some are infrequently pink blush on this chinstrap penguins' flipper is due