noun
- extremely small planktonic organisms, typically less than 20 micrometers in diameter, that float in marine and freshwater environments
Usage: scientific; marine biology
Examples
- Nannoplankton form the base of many aquatic food chains.
- The researcher collected samples to study nannoplankton distribution in the ocean.
- Climate change affects the abundance of nannoplankton in polar waters.
- Microscopic examination revealed diverse species of nannoplankton.
- Nannoplankton contribute significantly to marine primary productivity.
- The lake’s nannoplankton population peaked during spring blooms.