ScienceJuly 17, 2026

mesozooplankton

/ˌmɛzoʊˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/

Definition

A size class of zooplankton organisms that measure between 0.2 and 20 millimeters in length.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'mesos' (middle), 'zoion' (animal), and 'planktos' (wandering), combining these terms to describe mid-sized drifting aquatic animals.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe the specific group of small aquatic organisms being studied to see how their community structures change in response to local salinity and temperature.

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