Plankton

Pronunciation: /plæŋktən/

Definitions of plankton

noun small organisms that float or drift in bodies of water, consisting of animals and plants

Example Sentences

A1 Plankton are tiny organisms that float in the ocean.

A2 Some types of plankton are food for small fish.

B1 Researchers study the impact of climate change on plankton populations.

B2 Plankton play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.

C1 The diversity of plankton species in the ocean is astounding.

C2 Oceanographers use sophisticated equipment to study plankton distribution.

Examples of plankton in a Sentence

formal Plankton are microscopic organisms that float in the ocean and form the base of the marine food chain.

informal I heard that plankton is essential for the survival of many marine animals.

slang Hey, did you know that plankton are like the tiny snacks for fish in the sea?

figurative In the vast ocean of opportunities, we must remember that even the smallest plankton can make a big impact.

Grammatical Forms of plankton

• plural: planktons
• comparative: more plankton
• superlative: most plankton
• present tense: plankton
• future tense: will plankton
• perfect tense: have plankton
• continuous tense: are planktoning
• singular: plankton
• positive degree: plankton
• infinitive: to plankton
• gerund: planktoning
• participle: planktoned

Origin and Evolution of plankton

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'plankton' originated from the German word 'Plankton', which means drifting or floating.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe organisms that drift in bodies of water, the term 'plankton' has evolved to encompass a wider range of microscopic organisms that form the base of the marine food chain.