👉 The term "zooplanktonic" refers to organisms that live in or are associated with zooplankton, a type of small marine algae. Zooplankton is an important component of the food web for many species of fish, and their presence can affect the health and abundance of other organisms in the water column. In aquatic ecosystems, zooplanktons play a crucial role as they provide essential nutrients to the growing biomass of phytoplankton and other small plants. They also
