Phytoplankton Definition

fītō-plăngktən
noun
Plankton consisting of plants and algae.
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Origin of Phytoplankton

  • From phyto- +‎ plankton. From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phuton, “plant”) + πλαγκτόν (plankton), neuter of πλαγκτός (planktos, “wandering”). However, they are no longer classified as plants, so the terminology is showing a historical meaning.

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Phytoplankton Sentence Examples

  • Marine phytoplankton - Rich in natural minerals and vitamins, it supports a healthy heart.

  • As already described, ocean acidity may increase as phytoplankton (and increased marine organisms) decompose.

  • Specific organisms currently being analyzed in addition to the marine cyanobacteria include the eukaryotic phytoplankton Emiliania huxleyi and Phaeocystis sp.

  • The phytoplankton increase produced by the iron fertilization was dominated by diatoms.

  • Ferry Box monitors phytoplankton levels by measuring chlorophyll fluorescence.

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