Planktotrophic

Origin

plankto + -trophic

Full definition of planktotrophic

Adjective

1. (biology) That gain sustenance from plankton
• October 26, In addition to an adult stage that is a capable swimmer, R. exoculata has a free-swimming, planktotrophic, post-larval stage that feeds on photosynthetically derived organic material and can be found as far as 100 km from a known vent field (53 , 54 ).