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plankton

/ˈplæŋk.tən/

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noun

/ˈplæŋk.tən/B2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее разнообразную совокупность мелких растительных и животных организмов, которые плавают или дрейфуют в больших количествах в пресных или солёных водоёмах.

A noun referring to the diverse collection of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in large numbers in bodies of fresh or salt water.

uncountable

  1. Aquatic organismsB2formalscientific

    The diverse collection of small organisms that drift or float in water, forming the base of many aquatic food webs.

    ruПланктон

    • Whales feed on huge quantities of plankton.
    • The health of the ocean depends on plankton populations.
    • Scientists study plankton to monitor water quality.
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