Pleuston Definition

plo͝ostən, -stŏn
noun
Small organisms, as algae or gastropods, floating on or near the surface of a body of water.
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Origin of Pleuston

  • Greek pleusis sailing pleu- in Indo-European roots (plank)ton

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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