zooplanktoniks
Zooplanktoniks are a hypothetical class of microscopic organisms that exhibit characteristics of both zooplankton and, as the name suggests, perhaps a more complex or even intelligent form of life. This theoretical classification explores the possibility of zooplankton developing advanced capabilities beyond their typical roles as grazers and prey in aquatic ecosystems. Zooplanktoniks, in this speculative context, might possess rudimentary sensory organs, social behaviors, or even a primitive form of communication, far exceeding that of current known zooplankton.
The concept of zooplanktoniks could arise from evolutionary theories suggesting that even the simplest life forms