"planktotrophic" meaning in English

See planktotrophic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: plankto- + -trophic Etymology templates: {{confix|en|plankto|trophic}} plankto- + -trophic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} planktotrophic (not comparable)
  1. (biology) That feeds on plankton Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: planktotroph, planktotrophy

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