neuston

noun

Meaning

All the organisms that live at the surface of water.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

hyponeuston(English)pleuston(English)epineuston(English)nekton(English)nektobenthos(English)nektoplankton(English)benthos(English)benthophil(English)

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Sources

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