Answer:
The correct answers are:
- Algae
- Plankton
- Fish
- Detritus (dead organic matter)
Chordates are a phylum of animals that includes vertebrates (animals with backbones) and some invertebrates (animals without backbones). Chordates are capable of eating a wide variety of food sources, including:
- Algae: simple aquatic plants
- Plankton: small, usually microscopic, organisms that drift in the water column
- Fish: other chordates that are consumed as prey
- Detritus: dead organic matter, such as decaying plants and animals
However, chordates are not typically capable of eating:
- Sea Turtles: These are large, slow-moving reptiles that are not typically preyed upon by chordates.
- Large Mammals: Chordates do not typically prey on large mammals, as they are often much smaller and lack the necessary adaptations to hunt and consume large prey.
Note: Some chordates, such as humans, may consume large mammals as food, but this is not a natural part of their diet and requires significant technological and cultural advancements.
