adjective describing or relating to plankton, which are small organisms that drift in the water
In environmental science, 'planktonic' organisms are indicators of water quality and ecosystem health.
In ecology, 'planktonic' organisms play a crucial role in the food chain as primary producers or as food sources for larger organisms.
In marine biology, the term 'planktonic' is used to describe organisms that drift or float in the water column, such as phytoplankton and zooplankton.
In oceanography, 'planktonic' refers to organisms that are unable to swim against the current and are carried along by ocean currents.
In microbiology, 'planktonic' bacteria are free-floating in a liquid medium and are distinct from biofilm-forming bacteria.
In the field of marine biology, 'planktonic' is used to describe organisms that drift or float in the water column, such as planktonic algae or planktonic larvae.
Environmental scientists may use 'planktonic' to refer to microscopic organisms that are important indicators of water quality in aquatic ecosystems.
Oceanographers study planktonic organisms as part of their research on ocean ecosystems and food webs.
Fisheries biologists may study planktonic organisms as a food source for fish larvae or as an indicator of ocean productivity.