phytoplankton
nounHow many syllables in phytoplankton?
There are 4 syllables in the word phytoplankton.How to pronounce phytoplankton:
Definition of phytoplankton:
- phytoplankton (noun):
- compare zooplankton
- photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae.
- minute aquatic photosynthetic organisms (such as dinoflagellates, diatoms, and cyanobacteria) photosynthetic plankton of freshwater or marine environments
Synonyms for phytoplankton:
diatom
flora
planktonic algae
plant
plant life
Antonyms for phytoplankton:
nekton
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