Zooplankton: meaning, definitions and examples

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zooplankton

 

[ zuหoสŠหˆplรฆล‹ktษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

Zooplankton are small, often microscopic animals that drift in the ocean or other bodies of water. They are a crucial part of the aquatic food web, serving as a primary food source for many larger animals, such as fish and whales. Zooplankton include various species, including protozoa, crustaceans, and the larval stages of some fish and invertebrates.

Synonyms

marine zooplankton, microfauna, planktonic animals

Examples of usage

  • The herring feed primarily on zooplankton.
  • Zooplankton populations are sensitive to changes in water temperature.
  • Ecologists study zooplankton to understand marine ecosystems.
  • The growth of zooplankton can indicate water quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "zooplankton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zooplรขncton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเฅ€เคฏ เคชเฅเคฒเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะพะฟะปะฐะฝะบั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹•็‰ฉใƒ—ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zooplancton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zooplancton

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๋ฌผ ํ”Œ๋ž‘ํฌํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนูˆุงู„ู‚ ุงู„ุญูŠูˆุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎๆธธๅŠจ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝrafrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะพะพะฟะปะฐะฝะบั‚ะพะฝ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zooplankton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zooplankton

Word origin

The term 'zooplankton' comes from the Greek words 'zoo', meaning 'animal', and 'plankton', meaning 'drifter' or 'wanderer'. The concept of zooplankton emerged in the 19th century, as scientists began to explore the microscopic life in aquatic environments. The study of zooplankton has been vital for oceanography and ecology, providing insights into nutrient cycling and energy flow within marine ecosystems. These organisms play a pivotal role in aquatic food chains, converting primary production from phytoplankton into a form that larger animals can consume. Socio-economic studies have also highlighted the importance of zooplankton in commercial fisheries, as healthy zooplankton populations can sustain abundant fish stocks.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,891, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.