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planktotroph
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/planktotrophic
Definition:
Planktotrophic species generally have fairly long pelagic larval durations and feed while in the water column. Consequentially, they have the potential to disperse long distances.
Attribution:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_larval_ecology#Larval_development_strategies
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