filterfeeding

[US]/ˈfɪltə(r) ˈfiːdɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈfɪltər ˈfiːdɪŋ/

Translation

n.The method of feeding by filtering food particles from water, typically used by aquatic organisms such as baleen whales, shellfish, and some fish.
adj.Relating to or characterized by filter feeding; describing organisms that obtain food by filtering particles from water.

Phrases & Collocations

filterfeeding organisms

filterfeeding larvae

filterfeeding adaptation

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