neustonic Definition
living or growing on or near the surface of the water, especially in the top few centimeters.
Using neustonic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "neustonic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The neustonic organisms are important components of the ocean's ecosystem.
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Sea skaters are a type of neustonic insect that live on the surface of the ocean.
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The neustonic zone is the region of the ocean's surface where neuston organisms are found.
neustonic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for neustonic
- epipelagic
- planktonic
- surface-dwelling
Summary: neustonic in Brief
'Neustonic' [noo-ston-ik, nyoo-] refers to living or growing on or near the surface of the water, particularly in the top few centimeters. This term is used to describe organisms that inhabit the neustonic zone, such as sea skaters, which are a type of neustonic insect. The neustonic zone is an important component of the ocean's ecosystem.
