zooplankton
See also: Zooplankton
English
Etymology
zoo- + plankton
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/
Noun
zooplankton (countable and uncountable, plural zooplanktons or zooplankton)
- (zoology) Free-floating small protozoa, crustaceans (such as krill), etc. and the eggs and larvae from larger animals.
Related terms
- ichthyoplankton
- plankton
Translations
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans
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