nekton

[US]/ˈnɛk.tɒn/
[UK]/ˈnɛk.tɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.self-propelled aquatic animals; free-swimming organisms

Phrases & Collocations

nekton community

nekton species

nekton migration

nekton biomass

nekton diversity

nekton habitat

nekton abundance

nekton population

nekton dynamics

nekton ecology

Example Sentences

nekton refers to swimming aquatic animals.

many fish are classified as nekton.

nekton plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems.

scientists study nekton to understand ocean health.

the nekton community includes various species of fish and squid.

nekton can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

understanding nekton dynamics helps in fishery management.

nekton species often migrate to spawn in different areas.

climate change impacts the distribution of nekton populations.

research on nekton helps predict changes in marine biodiversity.

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