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zooplankton Synonyms
Another word for zooplankton
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• noun (Context 1)
Plankton consisting of small, mostly microscopic animals (such as copepods, krill, and rotifers) and the immature larval stages of larger aquatic organisms that drift in oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water, serving as a vital link in aquatic food webs.
Usage Example
"Baleen whales filter massive quantities of water to feed on krill and other nutrient-rich zooplankter."
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zooplankter
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plankton
Opposites of zooplankton
The opposite of zooplankton shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
phytoplankton
nekton
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Zooplankton. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/zooplankton