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Definition of suspension feeder

: an animal that feeds on material (such as planktonic organisms) suspended in water and that usually has various structural modifications for straining out its food

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“Suspension feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspension%20feeder. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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