Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seston
Noun
/ˈsɛstɒn/
Definition
The total mass of organic and inorganic particles suspended in water.
Examples
- The seston in the lake provides essential nutrients for the fish.
- Scientists studied the seston composition to understand the water quality.
- Seasonal changes in seston can affect the growth of aquatic plants.
Meaning
Seston refers to small particles, both living and non-living, that float in an aquatic environment. This includes phytoplankton, zooplankton, and detritus, contributing to the food web in aquatic ecosystems.
Synonyms
- Suspended particles
- Waterborne organic matter
- Planktonic matter
