Phytoplankton: meaning, definitions and examples

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phytoplankton

 

[ หŒfaษชtษ™หˆplรฆล‹ktษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ocean life

Phytoplankton are microscopic plant-like organisms that live in water, primarily in oceans and freshwater. They serve as the foundation of the marine food web and are crucial for photosynthesis, producing a significant portion of the Earth's oxygen supply. Phytoplankton can be found in various shapes and sizes and can flourish in nutrient-rich environments.

Synonyms

microalgae, oceanic algae

Examples of usage

  • Phytoplankton blooms can be seen from space.
  • Scientists study phytoplankton to understand ocean health.
  • Changes in phytoplankton populations impact marine biodiversity.
  • Phytoplankton form the base of most aquatic food chains.

Translations

Translations of the word "phytoplankton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fitoplรขncton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเค‡เคŸเฅ‹เคชเฅเคฒเคพเค‚เค•เคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phytoplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fitoplankton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ั‚ะพะฟะปะฐะฝะบั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fitoplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆค็‰ฉใƒ—ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phytoplancton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fitoplancton

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fitoplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๋ฌผ ํ”Œ๋ž‘ํฌํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทุญุงู„ุจ ุงู„ุนุงุฆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fytoplankton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fytoplankton

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎๆธธๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fitoplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรถntusvif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธั‚ะพะฟะปะฐะฝะบั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒžแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ™แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fitoplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fitoplancton

Etymology

The term 'phytoplankton' is derived from two Greek words: 'phyto,' meaning 'plant,' and 'plankton,' meaning 'drifter' or 'wanderer.' First used in scientific literature in the early 20th century, it reflects the significance of these organisms as drifting plants in aquatic ecosystems. Phytoplankton are vital for photosynthesis, contributing to both the biomass and biodiversity of oceanic and freshwater environments. As primary producers, they play a central role in carbon cycling and oxygen production, essential for supporting a myriad of marine life and influencing global climate patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,096, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.