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plank·ton
 plankton
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- pronunciation:
- plaengk
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a mixture of very small plants and animals floating in fresh or salt water. Most kinds of plankton are microscopic. Plankton is an important food source for many animals that live in water.
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| derivation: |
planktonic (adj.) |
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