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nekton

Noun

nek=ton

WORDNET DICTIONARY

nekton(n = noun.animal) Array - the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales; Array

is a member of aggregate, congeries, conglomeration

nekton, n.

The aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales. [WordNet 1.5]

nekton, n. Zool. any aquatic animal able to swim and move independently.

Etymology

G f. Gk nekton neut. of nektos swimming f. nekho swim

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