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  1. Fields of Study
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. aquatic organisms
  5. aquatic animals
  6. micronekton
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. aquatic organisms
  5. aquatic animals
  6. micronekton
  1. Fields of Study
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. aquatic organisms
  5. aquatic animals
  6. micronekton
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. aquatic organisms
  5. aquatic animals
  6. micronekton
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. toxicology
  4. aquatic organisms
  5. aquatic animals
  6. micronekton
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. aquatic organisms
  4. aquatic animals
  5. micronekton

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micronekton

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Definition

  • Information Micronekton are relatively small but actively swimming organisms ranging in size between plankton (< 2 cm), which drift with the currents, and larger nekton (> 10 cm), which have the ability to swim freely without being overly affected by currents.

    Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291546

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