What is suspension feedingwhat is passive suspension feeding?

Suspension feeding is a method used by various aquatic organisms to obtain food by filtering suspended particles, such as plankton and detritus, from the water column. Passive suspension feeding refers to a strategy where organisms rely on water currents to bring food particles to them, rather than actively swimming or using appendages to capture prey. This method is commonly seen in filter-feeding organisms like bivalves and certain coral species, which use specialized structures to trap and consume the suspended matter.