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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phytoplankton

/faɪˈtoʊplæŋktɑːn/ noun · British & US
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What does phytoplankton mean?

noun

Microscopic plant-like organisms that live in the ocean and other bodies of water, often serving as the base of aquatic food webs.

Example

"Phytoplankton are responsible for producing much of the world's oxygen through photosynthesis."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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