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plankton All the floating or drifting life of the ocean, especially that near the surface. The organisms are very small and move with the currents. There are two main kinds: phytoplankton, floating plants such as diatoms and dinoflagellates; and zooplankton, floating animals such as radiolarians, plus the larvae and eggs of larger marine animals. They are a vital part of the food chain.

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