word
zooplankton
zoh-oh-PLANK-ton
ˌzəʊəˈplæŋktɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
zooplankton
Dictionary meaning
Tiny drifting animals and animal-like organisms in aquatic environments.
Examples
- Zooplankton are a critical link between primary producers and fish in marine food webs.
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