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Definition of Phytoplankton
1. Noun. Photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae.
Group relationships: Plankton
Specialized synonyms: Planktonic Algae, Diatom
Definition of Phytoplankton
1. Noun. plankton which obtain energy by photosynthesis ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Phytoplankton
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Phytoplankton
1. Small (often microscopic) aquatic plants suspended in water. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phytoplankton
Literary usage of Phytoplankton
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"During the years of heaviest enrichment, the number of phytoplankton has ...
The abundance of phytoplankton has decreased since diversion started. ..."
2. Design, Operation and Training Manual for an Intensive Culture Shrimp Hatchery by Granvil D. Treece, Joe M. Fox (1999)
"Other supplies are: the Center for Culture of Marine Phytoplankton (CCMP) in
Maine, USA tel. (207) 633- 2173. A two-week notice is required. ..."
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