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Noun: phytoplankton  ,fI-tow'plangk-tun or 'fI-tow,plangk-tun
  1. Photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae

Derived forms: phytoplanktons

Type of: flora, plant, plant life

Part of: plankton

Encyclopedia: Phytoplankton