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Noun nekton has 1 sense
  1. nekton - the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales
    --1 is a kind of
    organism, being
    --1 is a member of aggregate, congeries, conglomeration

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Nekton

Noun: A term used in marine biology to refer to organisms that swim freely in the water, independent of water motion or currents.

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Example Sentences:

  1. The oceanic waters are home to a diverse range of nektonic species.
  2. Nekton includes various marine creatures such as fish, squid, and turtles.
  3. Scientists study the behavior and distribution patterns of nekton to understand marine ecosystems better.
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