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planktonic

/plæŋkˈtɒnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does planktonic mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling plankton; existing or living in the plankton, especially in the water column of the ocean.

Example

"The planktonic organisms in the ocean play a crucial role in the marine food chain."

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