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/ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ · noun
Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis..
Use phytoplankton when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Phytoplankton means Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis..
Common synonyms include microalga.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use phytoplankton where its definition matches the intended context.
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