Planktonophagous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Planktonophagous is an adjective meaning (zoology) Consuming plankton.
Meaning
(zoology) Consuming plankton.
Example Sentences
The blue is stenophagous and planktonophagous, the North Atlantic minke largely ichthyophagous.
Finally, coral reef POM constitutes a source of OM for planktonic invertebrates and planktonophagous fish.
Synonyms for planktonophagous
Depending on context, synonyms include planktivorous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zooplanktivorous, planktophagous, planktivorous, zooplanktophagous, macrozooplanktonic, plastivorous.
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