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British pronunciation/zˈuːplæŋktən/
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zooplankton, djurplankton

microscopic animals that float in bodies of water, serving as an important food source for many aquatic organisms
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Zooplankton refers to small, often microscopic animals that drift in bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. They are an essential component of the aquatic food chain and serve as a primary food source for many larger organisms. Zooplankton comes in various shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny crustaceans to jellyfish larvae. They exhibit diverse feeding strategies, with some being filter feeders, consuming tiny particles suspended in the water, while others are predators, preying on smaller zooplankton or even other microorganisms. Despite their small size, zooplankton plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of marine and freshwater ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and energy transfer.

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Commercial fisheries rely on zooplankton as a primary food source for economically important species like fish and whales, highlighting their ecological significance.
Climate change and ocean acidification can impact zooplankton communities, altering their abundance and composition with potential repercussions for marine food webs.
Oceanographers use specialized nets to collect zooplankton samples for research purposes, allowing them to study population dynamics and distribution patterns.
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Commercial fisheries rely on zooplankton as a primary food source for economically important species like fish and whales, highlighting their ecological significance.
Climate change and ocean acidification can impact zooplankton communities, altering their abundance and composition with potential repercussions for marine food webs.
Oceanographers use specialized nets to collect zooplankton samples for research purposes, allowing them to study population dynamics and distribution patterns.
During the day, zooplankton inhabit deeper layers of the ocean to avoid predation, rising to the surface under the cover of darkness to feed on phytoplankton.
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