planktivorous

English

Etymology

From plankton +‎ -vorous. By surface analysis, plankt- +‎ -i- +‎ -vore +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪvəɹəs

Adjective

planktivorous (not comparable)

1. Consuming or eating plankton

Coordinate terms

• carnivorous
• insectivorous
• omnivorous

Derived terms

• phytoplanktivorous