"neustonic" meaning in All languages combined

See neustonic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From neuston + -ic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|neuston|ic}} neuston + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} neustonic (not comparable)
  1. Relating to neuston. Tags: not-comparable
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