"aeroplankton" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: aeroplankton [plural]
Etymology: aero- + plankton Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|aero|plankton}} aero- + plankton Head templates: {{en-noun|aeroplankton}} aeroplankton (plural aeroplankton)
  1. The tiny lifeforms that float and drift in the air, carried by the current of the wind. Wikipedia link: aeroplankton Translations (Translations): aeroplankton [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-aeroplankton-en-noun-fz7p8RNH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with aero-

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