Zooplankton (Noun)
Meaning
Animal constituent of plankton; mainly small crustaceans and fish larvae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tiny organisms that drift in the ocean are made up of phytoplankton and zooplankton, two distinct groups that form the base of the marine food chain.
- Zooplankton, such as krill and small fish, are an essential food source for many marine animals, including whales and seabirds.
- In addition to fish larvae, zooplankton includes a variety of small crustaceans like shrimp and copepods that are found in oceans worldwide.
- Changes in ocean currents and temperature can have a profound impact on zooplankton populations, which in turn affects the entire marine ecosystem.
- Scientists are studying the zooplankton in the Arctic Ocean to see how it is responding to the rapid warming of the region.