aeroplankton
|aero-plank-ton|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈplæŋktən/
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/ˌeərəʊˈplæŋktən/
airborne organisms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroplankton' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'plankton' meaning 'drifting' or 'wandering'.
Historical Evolution
'plankton' changed from the Greek word 'planktos' meaning 'drifting', and eventually became the modern English word 'plankton'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drifting organisms in water', but over time it evolved to include those in the air as 'aeroplankton'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
tiny airborne organisms, including bacteria, fungi, spores, and small insects, that float in the atmosphere.
Scientists study aeroplankton to understand their role in the ecosystem.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 12:51