noun

plankton

plankton

Whales feed on plankton in the ocean.

Whales feed on plankton in the ocean.

plankton the small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or fresh water. Whales eat plankton.

Synonyms: microorganisms, marine life

From Greek 'planktos' meaning 'drifting.' Plankton are organisms that drift in water.

Think of a tiny 'plank' of wood 'drifting' (ton) on the water.

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