neustonic
stɒn, ˈnyu- noun
the aggregate of minute aquatic organisms that float or swim in the surface film of a body of water.
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neuston (ˈnjuːstən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | organisms, similar to plankton, that float on the surface film of open water |
| 2. | the ecosystem of the surface film of open water in which such organisms as copepods graze on tiny flagellates, bacteria, etc |
| [C20: via German from Greek neustos swimming, from nein to swim] | |
| neus'tonic | |
| —adj | |
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Neustonic
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| neuston (ˈnjuːstən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | organisms, similar to plankton, that float on the surface film of open water |
| 2. | the ecosystem of the surface film of open water in which such organisms as copepods graze on tiny flagellates, bacteria, etc |
| [C20: via German from Greek neustos swimming, from nein to swim] | |
| neus'tonic | |
| —adj | |
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