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neuston

Syllabification: (neus·ton)
Pronunciation: /ˈn(y)o͞ostän/
Definition of neuston

noun

Biology
  • small aquatic organisms inhabiting the surface layer or moving on the surface film of water.

Derivatives

neustonic

Pronunciation: /n(y)o͞oˈstänik/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: via German from Greek, neuter of neustos 'swimming', on the pattern of plankton

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