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phytoplankton.

Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/UK/ˌfaɪ.təʊˈplæŋk.tən/UK/ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/US/ˌfaɪ.toʊˈplæŋk.tən/US
  1. Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis.

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Where this word comes from

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

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