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zooplankton

Definition:
Free-floating, minute, often microscopic, animals of aquatic systems. They include protozoa, rotifers, crustaceans, and larvae of larger animals, such as annelids and fish, that feed on other plankton.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
  • microzooplankton
  • mesozooplankton
  • macrozooplankton
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/58488
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