Vocabulary Entry

zooplankton

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noun

Small, usually microscopic animals that drift or float in water, particularly in oceans and other bodies of water.

Example Sentences

"The ocean is teeming with zooplankton, which serve as a crucial food source for many marine animals."

"Researchers collected samples of zooplankton to study their role in the aquatic ecosystem."

"Certain species of fish depend on zooplankton for their diet during the early stages of development."