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nekton

/ˈnek.tɒn/

Traduction: Nom désignant l'ensemble des animaux aquatiques capables de se déplacer activement et indépendamment dans l'eau, des petits organismes aux grands mammifères marins.

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/ˈnek.tɒn/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant l'ensemble des animaux aquatiques capables de se déplacer activement et indépendamment dans l'eau, des petits organismes aux grands mammifères marins.

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.

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  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.

    frNecton

    • 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.

    Antonymesbenthosplankton

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