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Why do fish in the abyssal zone locate food through chemical sensing?
Because it is so dark they can't see
Are there plants in the Abyssal Zone?
No, there are typically no plants in the Abyssal Zone due to the lack of sunlight for photosynthesis. Plants rely on sunlight to produce energy, so this extreme deep-sea environment does not support plant life.
Why do many fish in the abyssal zone locate food through chemical sensing?
Fish in the abyssal zone locate food through chemical sensing because it is a dark, deep environment with limited visibility, making it difficult to rely on sight. Chemical sensing allows them to detect and locate prey using their sense of smell, helping them navigate and find food in this challenging habitat.
Why do dumbo octopuses glow?
The reason that the Grimpoteuthis (dumbo octopus) glows is because it lives around 23,000 ft below the top of the ocean! It lives in the Abyssal Zone (midnight zone) and it is dark down there so it has to see.
What temperature zone is a goblin shark in?
They are in the deep zone and abyssal zone.
What zone is known as midnight zone?
the lowest part of the ocean where it is so dark that it looks like midnight
Does sunlight reach the abyssal plains?
The clearest waters are in the South Pacific Gyre. At this place, the sunlight can still be measured at 200-250m depth at maximum. Abyssal plains are at 3000-4000 m depth... so no the sunlight doesn't reach the abyssal plains, it is very far from that!
Is the moon always dark?
No, the moon is not always dark. It reflects light from the sun, so it appears bright in the night sky.
Why are some of the fish in the abyssal zone blind?
Fish in the abyssal zone may be blind because there is limited light at these depths, and eyes are not necessary for survival in this environment. In the absence of light, other senses such as detecting vibrations or electrical impulses may be more important for finding prey or avoiding predators.
What is is known as the midnight zone?
the lowest part of the ocean where it is so dark that it looks like midnight
Is wild turkey all dark meat?
no its not always dark meat there is some white and dark so the answer to that question is no its not. <there is a varierty>
Why is the abyssal plain so flat?
Abyssal plains are so flat because of the collection of clay and silt. These fine grained sediments will deposit in all crevices until the surface is completely smooth.
