zooplankton

English

/ˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) Free-floating small protozoa, crustaceans (such as krill), etc. and the eggs and larvae from larger animals.

Etymology

Prefix from English plankton.

Origin

English

plankton

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