Nekton
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nekton is a noun meaning (zoology) All organisms in the ocean that are capable of swimming independently of currents.
Meaning
(zoology) All organisms in the ocean that are capable of swimming independently of currents.
Word Forms
- nektons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neuston, nektobenthos, hyponeuston, nektoplankton, osmoconformer, notonectid.
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