"neuston" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neustons [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek νευστός (neustós, “swimming”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|νευστός||swimming}} Ancient Greek νευστός (neustós, “swimming”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} neuston (countable and uncountable, plural neustons)
  1. (biology) All the organisms that live at the surface of water. Wikipedia link: en:neuston Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: epineuston, hyponeuston, neustonic Related terms: pleuston Coordinate_terms: plankton

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