planktophagous

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planktophagous (not comparable)

  1. Consuming plankton.
    Synonym: planktonophagous
    • 2004, B.G. Kapoor, Ichthyology Handbook, page 188:
      Certain planktophagous fishes, such as certain Pomacentridae and Nasidae, feed during the day.