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Planktonic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /plaŋkˈtɒnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Planktonic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to plankton.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to plankton.

More Meanings

  1. Floating in the open sea rather than living on the seafloor.

Example Sentences

Tiny shells of planktonic animals rain down from the surface waters of the ocean on to the deep sea-floor.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include zooplankton, foraminifera, foraminifers, zooplanktonic, planctonic, meroplanktonic.

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