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the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water

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  1. n. the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water
  2. All the animals and plants, taken collectively, which live at or near the surface of salt or fresh waters. --Plank*ton"ic (#), a.
  3. All the animals and plants, taken collectively, which live ator near the surface of salt or fresh waters. --Plank*ton"ic (#), a.
  4. n:100 n. the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water