Associations to the word «Phytoplankton»

Wiktionary

PHYTOPLANKTON, noun. Plankton which obtain energy by photosynthesis
PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOM, noun. (ecology) A large, temporary colony of phytoplankton floating in the sea; they are important in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOMS, noun. Plural of phytoplankton bloom

Dictionary definition

PHYTOPLANKTON, noun. Photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae.

Wise words

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