nekton

noun nek·ton \ˈnek-tən, -ˌtän\

Definition of NEKTON

: free-swimming aquatic animals essentially independent of wave and current action

— nek·ton·ic \nek-ˈtä-nik\ adjective

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German Nekton, from Greek nēkton, neuter of nēktos swimming, from nēchein to swim — more at natant

First Known Use: 1893

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