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Term: Planktonic

Definition: Planktonic refers to organisms that live or float in bodies of water without the ability to move actively against the current. They form the base of the aquatic food chain and include both plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton).

Part of speech: Adjective

Senses and Usages:

1. Relating to or characteristic of plankton.
• Example sentence: The planktonic community in the ocean is incredibly diverse, consisting of various microorganisms and small marine creatures.
2. Appearing or existing in large numbers or quantities, especially in a specific area.
• Example sentence: The lake is known for its planktonic blooms, attracting an abundance of fish and other wildlife.
3. Referring to organisms that exist as plankton during a certain stage of their life cycle.
• Example sentence: The larval form of many marine animals, such as crabs and fish, are planktonic before transforming into their adult forms.

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