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The oyster/pearl oyster lives in the bathypelagic zone of the ocean.
-The Epipelagic zone (sunlight zone) -The Mesopelagic zone (twilight zone) -The Bathypelagic zone (midnight zone)
Gulper Eels live right in the middle of the Bathypelagic Zone, more commonly known as the "Midnight" Zone, where it is black as night.
No, narwhals do not live in the midnight zone. Narwhals are typically found in Arctic waters, where they remain close to the surface to breathe and feed. The midnight zone, also known as the middle zone or bathypelagic zone, is much deeper in the ocean and not a habitat for narwhals.
Bathypelagic
While it is true shrimp live in all oceans of the world, cleaner prawns (or cleaner shrimp as they are commonly called) live mostly in the Bathypelagic zone. From, MonaLisa234
The first exploration of the Bathypelagic zone, which ranges from about 1,000 to 4,000 meters deep in the ocean, occurred during the late 19th century. Notably, the HMS Challenger expedition from 1872 to 1876 provided significant insights into deep-sea environments, including the Bathypelagic zone. This expedition collected valuable data on marine life, sediment samples, and oceanographic conditions, marking a pivotal moment in ocean exploration.
The names Epipelagic, Mesopelagic, and Bathypelagic refer to distinct layers of the ocean defined by depth. The Epipelagic zone, also known as the sunlight zone, extends from the surface down to about 200 meters, where sunlight penetrates, supporting photosynthesis. The Mesopelagic zone, or twilight zone, ranges from 200 to around 1,000 meters, where light diminishes and temperatures drop. The Bathypelagic zone, or midnight zone, spans from 1,000 meters to about 4,000 meters deep, characterized by complete darkness and high pressure, where most organisms rely on bioluminescence for communication and predation.
Yes, underneath the epipelagic and mythepelagic zones, but over the bottom of the ocean and trenches still farther down than the bottom.
The third layer of the ocean is the Bathypelagic Zone. This is also called the dark zone. There is no sunlight in this zone, and it extends from 1,000 meters to about 4,000 meters in depth. The pressure is extremely high in this zone.
Electric eels live in fresh waters of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers, the basins in South America, in river floodplains, swamps, creeks and coastal plains. They often live on muddy bottoms in calm water and in stagnant rivers. They are a FRESHWATER species. The name "electric eel" is also a misnomer, as they are more related to the Catfish than the Eel.
The bathypelagic zone, also known as the midnight zone, extends from a depth of approximately 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) to about 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) in the ocean. In this zone, sunlight does not penetrate, resulting in complete darkness and cold temperatures. It is home to a variety of organisms adapted to high pressure and low light conditions, such as bioluminescent creatures.