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Nekton Definition & Meaning

nekton
noun
  1. the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales

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What does nekton mean?
the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales
What part of speech is nekton?
Nekton is a noun.

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