tychoplankton en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek τύχη (túkhē, “chance, luck, accident”) + -o- + plankton.
Meanings
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Any benthic organism found amongst plankton because of sea currents etc.
Tychoplanktons are a type of planktonic organisms that are associated with temporary or ephemeral aquatic habitats, such as vernal pools or temporary ponds.
(Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tychoplankton | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tychoplanktons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
pseudoplankton · tychoplanktonic
Translations (1)
fr tychoplancton (Any benthic organism found amongst plankton because of sea currents etc.)