tychoplankton

English

Noun

tychoplankton (plural tychoplankton or tychoplanktons)

1. (biology) Any benthic organism found amongst plankton because of sea currents etc.
   • (Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online‎^[1]:

     Tychoplanktons are a type of planktonic organisms that are associated with temporary or ephemeral aquatic habitats, such as vernal pools or temporary ponds.

Related terms

• pseudoplankton
• tychoplanktonic

Anagrams

• thycoplankton