nekton

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Noun nekton has 1 sense

nekton - the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales
--₁ is a kind of organism, being
--₁ is a member of aggregate, congeries, conglomeration

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Nekton

Noun: A term used in marine biology to refer to organisms that swim freely in the water, independent of water motion or currents.

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Example Sentences:

The oceanic waters are home to a diverse range of nektonic species.
Nekton includes various marine creatures such as fish, squid, and turtles.
Scientists study the behavior and distribution patterns of nekton to understand marine ecosystems better.

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