tychoplankton (plural tychoplankton or tychoplanktons)
- (biology) Any benthic organism found amongst plankton because of sea currents etc.
(Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online[1]:Tychoplanktons are a type of planktonic organisms that are associated with temporary or ephemeral aquatic habitats, such as vernal pools or temporary ponds.
