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What are the differences between an aphotic zone and an euphotic zone?
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∙ 14y ago
Euphotic zone : is the upper layer of water that receives light and thus photothensythesis is possible
Aphotic zone : is the portion of ocean that is not exposed to sunlight , and extends from - 0,9 - 4.6 km
Euphotic zone : is the upper layer of water that receives light and thus photothensythesis is possible
Aphotic zone : is the portion of ocean that is not exposed to sunlight , and extends from - 0,9 - 4.6 km
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe photic zone is the area of a lake or ocean which receives enough light for photosynthesis to take place. The aphotic zone is the area which not enough light is present for photosynthesis to occur.
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∙ 12y agoa. Photic zone (0-200m)- is the oceanic zone exposed to sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis to occur while Aphotic zone refers to the deepest layer of the ocean where there is minimal sunlight penetration.
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∙ 12y agophotic and aphotic derive their names fron the root word photo means light that is photic and aphotic zone differ each other in amount of light reaching there
photic zone is directly lit up by by solar energy while aphotic zone is perpetually dark inhabiting least amount of floran fauna
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∙ 10y agoPhotic = where there's light
Aphotic = where there isn't light, deeper waters.
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∙ 10y agoThe photic zone receives sunlight, but the aphotic zone does not.
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What are the three life zones of Marine Biomes?
There are four major zones of the open ocean biomes, which are grouped as such: the intertidal zone, the pelagic zone, the benthic zone and the abyssal zone. The environments found in each vary greatly, and they play host to a diverse population of ocean flora and fauna.
The permanetly dark zone below the photic zone is called the?
The dark zone, where less than 1% of light can filter through is called the aphotic zone. Aphotic is Latin for "without light"
The percentage of euphotic zone biomass that reaches the deep ocean floor is approximately?
Euphotic is referring to the sea water layer that receives sunlight for photosynthesis. The euphotic zone biomass percentage reaching the deep ocean floor is only one percent.
Which zone has been the most difficult for marine biologists to explore?
aphotic zone
Are there living organism live in the aphotic zone?
Yes. Creatures and plants which do not require sunlight for photosynthetic respiration - especially those involved with decomposition live in the aphotic zone.
What zone is the near surface zone of the ocean where light is strong enough for photosynthesis is to occur?
Neritic zone
Where is the disphotic zone located?
it is the middle layer of the three zones euphotic zone, DISPHOTIC ZONE, and the darkest and deepest one of all the Aphotic zone. Don't ask me what ocean it is in because the oceans are connected all together!!!
What is a different name for the euphotic zone?
Euphotic, sunlight, epipelagic zone
Difference between photic zone and aphotic zone?
Photic Zone: part of the ocean that receives sunlight Aphotic Zone: area in an ocean where sunlight does not reach and photosynthesis does not occur
What area between deep water waves and breaker zone?
The area between deep water waves and breaker zone is the euphotic zone
What is euphoric zone?
you mean euphotic zone...
Does the sun penetrates the aphotic zone of a marine biome?
no it does not the darkness of the water is so far down that the sunlight cannot reach the bottem of the marine biome
Which ocean zone has the most sunlight?
Oceans consist of 3 Zones, which are classified by the amount of light that passes through. The top two Ocean layers allow for sunlight to penetrate through, however NOT the third & deepest ocean zone. Euphotic Zone or 'Sunlight' Zone - Depth 200 Meters: The top most 200 meters of ocean is called the Euphotic Zone (or called the 'Sunlight' Zone). Sunlight travels easily throughout this Zone of the Ocean and plant-life flourishes in this Zone and is immensely widespread. Dysphotic Zone or 'Twilight' Zone - Depth 200 Meters - 1000 Meters: This layer, immediately beneath the Euphotic Zone/'Sunlight' Zone, between 200 meters and 1000 meters is called the Dysphotic Zone (or more commonly called the 'Twilight' Zone). Sunlight dissipates quickly as the depth increases, and very little light penetrates throughout this zone. Aphotic Zone or 'Midnight' Zone - Depth 1000+ Meters: The Aphotic Zone (sometimes called the 'Midnight' Zone), exists at depths below 1000 meters. No sunlight reaches this zone at all. It is completely absent of light; hence the slang term for it - 'Midnight' Zone.
What happens in an aphotic zone a body of water?
There is no photosynthesis
What are the three life zones of Marine Biomes?
There are four major zones of the open ocean biomes, which are grouped as such: the intertidal zone, the pelagic zone, the benthic zone and the abyssal zone. The environments found in each vary greatly, and they play host to a diverse population of ocean flora and fauna.
What is the average temperature in the aphotic zone?
the temp. of the aphotic zone biome is freezing and gets colder in depth.
What is the aphotic zone?
Aphotic zone is the area of a lake or an ocean which gets little or no sunshine throughout the year.
