neuston
neus·ton
noun \ˈnü-ˌstän, ˈnyü-\Definition of NEUSTON
: minute organisms that float in the surface film of water
Origin of NEUSTON
German, from Greek, neuter of neustos swimming, from nein to swim — more at natant
First Known Use: 1928
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