Preferred Term:
micronekton
Definition:
Micronekton are relatively small but actively swimming organisms ranging in size between plankton (< 2 cm), which drift with the currents, and larger nekton (> 10 cm), which have the ability to swim freely without being overly affected by currents.
Concept Schemes:
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291546
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