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planktonic algae vs phytoplankton

phytoplankton vs planktonic algae

planktonic algae and phytoplankton both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
planktonic algae Yes No No No
phytoplankton Yes No No No
As nouns, phytoplankton is a hypernym of planktonic algae; that is, phytoplankton is a word with a broader meaning than planktonic algae:
  • planktonic algae: unicellular algae, one of four families of Charophyte green algae
  • phytoplankton: photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae
planktonic algae (noun) phytoplankton (noun)
unicellular algae, one of four families of Charophyte green algae photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae
Difference between planktonic algae and phytoplankton

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