planktonic

English

/plaŋkˈtɒnɪk/, /plæŋkˈtɑnɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to plankton.
  • Floating in the open sea rather than living on the seafloor.

Etymology

Suffix from English plankton.

Origin

English

plankton

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