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Complete Definition of "phytoplankton"

English

Etymology
Gr. ����ν (phytum) "plant" + �λαγκ��ν (planctum) "wandering". However, they are no longer classified as plants, so the terminology is showing a historical meaning.

Noun
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  1. Small algae and fungi. They obtain energy by photosynthesis, and live mostly in the upper part of the sea, because they need light to survive.

Synonyms
microalga

Derived terms
phytoplankton bloom

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