Plankton (Noun)
Meaning
The aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ocean's plankton is a vital food source for many marine animals, from small fish to massive whales.
- Phytoplankton, a type of plankton, are the primary producers of the ocean, converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
- The water sample was teeming with plankton, a diverse mix of tiny plants and animals that drifted aimlessly in the current.
- The research vessel trawled the ocean's surface, collecting a vast array of plankton that would be studied in the lab to better understand the marine ecosystem.
- The coral reef's incredible biodiversity was supported by a constant influx of plankton, which provided a food source for the reef's many inhabitants.