phytoplankton
/ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ · noun
Meaning
- Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis.
Etymology / origin
From phyto- + plankton. From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, “plant”) + πλαγκτόν (planktón), neuter of πλαγκτός (planktós, “wandering”). However, they are no longer classified as plants, so the terminology is showing a historical meaning.
- φυτόν(Ancient Greek)→
- phytoplankton (English)
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