noun
- Plural of neuston; organisms that live on or just below the surface of water, including insects, larvae, and microorganisms.
Usage: biology; ecology; technical
Examples
- The neustons of the pond include water striders and floating algae.
- Scientists study neustons to understand surface water ecosystems.
- Neustons are adapted to life at the air-water interface.
- The diversity of neustons varies greatly between freshwater and marine environments.