nekton

• Conjunto de organismos acuáticos capaces de nadar activa e independientemente, desde pequeños invertebrados hasta grandes mamíferos marinos, que se desplazan en la columna de agua sin depender de las corrientes.

A noun referring to the collective group of aquatic animals that are able to swim actively and independently, ranging in size from tiny organisms to large marine mammals.

incontable

1. Actively swimming aquatic organismsC1formalscientific

   The collection of organisms in a body of water that are capable of swimming independently of water currents, ranging in size from tiny creatures to large marine animals.

   Necton

   • Nekton includes fish, squid, and marine mammals like dolphins.
   • Unlike plankton, nekton can move against ocean currents.
   • The study of nekton is important for understanding marine ecosystems.

   Antónimosbenthosplankton