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zooplankton

noun

/ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example Sentences

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

Synonyms

aquatic animals, marine organisms

Antonyms

phytoplankton, land animals

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