Question

prompt you are a marine biologist who wants to study what type of zooplankton (microscopic animals that live in the ocean and feed larger organisms) inhabit a particular area of the pacific ocean. you have taken your samples, but now need to collect your data. what advantage would using a compound light microscope have over using a dissecting microscope?

Explanation:

Compound light microscopes offer higher magnification than dissecting microscopes. This is beneficial for observing the small - sized zooplankton. Zooplankton are microscopic, and the greater magnification of a compound light microscope allows for more detailed examination of their structures and features.

Answer:

A compound light microscope has higher magnification, enabling more detailed observation of the small zooplankton.