Bathyplankton

/ˌbæθɪˈplæŋktən/ noun

Definition

Plankton organisms that live in the deep ocean waters, typically found at depths of 200 meters or more where light is absent.

Etymology

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) + 'plankton' (wandering). A biological oceanography term for deep-sea drifting organisms.

Kelly Says

Bathyplankton includes bizarre creatures like giant squid and spookfish that create their own light and hunt in complete darkness using bioluminescence!

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