planktivore
nounUS /ˈplæŋktɪˌvɔɹ/ · UK /ˈplæŋktɪˌvɔː/
Etymology From plankton + -vore.
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Biology, Natural sciences An animal feeding primarily on plankton, such as a blue whale.
- Derived terms
- macroplanktivore, planktivorous, planktivory
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