meroplankton
(mer-o-plank-ton)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. organisms that are planktonic for only part of their lives.
Example Sentence
Meroplankton do not spend their whole lives as part of the plankton community.
More Example Sentences
Meroplankton grow into various marine animals.
Synonyms
larval stage; young organisms; temporary plankton
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