Suspension feeder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013624",
  "term": "Suspension feeder",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An aquatic organism that obtains food particles by filtering them from the water column. These organisms typically possess specialized structures, such as cilia, mucus nets, or baleen, to capture plankton, detritus, or other suspended organic matter. Clams, sponges, and baleen whales are examples of suspension feeders.",
  "synonyms": [
    "filter feeder"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "deposit feeder",
    "fluid feeder",
    "food-mass feeder"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 953 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/suspension-feeder/"
}