word
phytoplankton
fy-toh-PLANK-ton
ˌfaɪtəʊˈplæŋktɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
phytoplankton
Dictionary meaning
Microscopic photosynthetic organisms that form the base of the marine food chain.
Examples
- Phytoplankton produce about half of the world's oxygen.
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