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plankton in Portuguese

plankton in Portuguese is plâncton, plancto — plankton means tiny, often microscopic organisms that drift passively in water rather than swimming against currents.

plankton in Portuguese

plâncton
noun
(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.
plancto
noun
(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.

What does "plankton" mean?

  1. noun Tiny, often microscopic organisms that drift passively in water rather than swimming against currents.
    "Whales filter huge amounts of plankton from seawater as they feed."

plankton in a sentence

  • Whales filter huge amounts of plankton from seawater as they feed.
  • A bloom of plankton turned the bay a murky green.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "plankton" in Portuguese?

"plankton" in Portuguese is plâncton, plancto. plankton means: Tiny, often microscopic organisms that drift passively in water rather than swimming against currents.

How do you use "plankton" in a sentence?

Example: "Whales filter huge amounts of plankton from seawater as they feed." In Portuguese, "plankton" is plâncton, plancto.

Are there other ways to say "plankton" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "plankton": plâncton, plancto.

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