nekton (Meaning)

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nekton (n)

the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales

Synonyms & Antonyms of nekton

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nekton Sentence Examples

  1. Nekton, organisms capable of swimming against currents, includes tuna and sharks.
  2. The nekton in the ocean plays a vital role in the food chain.
  3. Studying the distribution and abundance of nekton provides insights into marine ecosystem health.
  4. Nekton is an important food source for seabirds and marine mammals.
  5. Overfishing can deplete nekton populations, disrupting marine food webs.
  6. The diversity of nekton in tropical waters is much higher than in polar regions.
  7. Nekton is often caught using fishing nets and traps.
  8. Technological advancements have enhanced our ability to track and monitor nekton populations.
  9. The nekton community in coral reefs is typically dominated by fish species.
  10. Conservation measures are crucial to protect nekton populations from overexploitation and habitat degradation.

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the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Nekton, organisms capable of swimming against currents, includes tuna and sharks.

The nekton in the ocean plays a vital role in the food chain.

Studying the distribution and abundance of nekton provides insights into marine ecosystem health.

Nekton is an important food source for seabirds and marine mammals.

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