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The epipelagic zone is the region in the ocean that is exposed to a sufficient enough amount of sunlight to allow photosynthesis to occur.
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To what dept does sunlight penetrate the ocean?
Somewhere in the Mesopelagic Zone (200m to 1000m). Although enough sunlight makes it here for some animals it is too dim for photosynthesis. There is no sunlight beneath this zone.
What is portion of the marine biome that is shallow enough for sunlight to penetrate called?
Sunlight can penetrate through the limnetic zone into the profundal zone.
Can sunlight penetrate the aphotic zone?
Yes it can
The well lit portion of the ocean?
Photic zone, is the area where all of the photosynthetic organisms live because is shallow enough that sunlight is able to penetrate
Explain why the photic and aphotic zone of marine biomes are interdependent?
Since the aphotic zone does not receive sunlight it relys on the photic zone for the sunlight which in terms it does penetrate.
What is the photic zone of the ocean-?
The photic zone of the ocean is the surface of the ocean that receives sunlight.
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 type of zone is found in the open ocean?
The open water zone reaches down to where sunlight can still penetrate. Organisms that live here include tadpoles, fish, and non deep-rooted plants. Phytoplankton is the most abundant organism here.
What is the portion of the marine biome that is too deep for sunlight to penetrate?
aphotic 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 ocean zone does a sea turtle live in?
sunlight zone
Which zone of the ocean does sunlight never reach?
Aphotic zone.
