Meaning of the word zooplankton in English

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zooplankton

US /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/
UK /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/
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Noun

plankton consisting of microscopic animals.

Example:
The ocean is teeming with tiny zooplankton.
Zooplankton forms a crucial part of the marine food web.