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Sunlit zone is the highest layer of the ocean. It gets the most light because of the sun. Most of the animals live there because this zone has the most nutrients. This zone is full of life.

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What is the scientific name for the sunlit zone?

Waters as deep as 200 meters are referred to as the epipelagic zone, or the photic zone.The upper layer of a marine ecosystem is the limnectic zone, where sunlight penetrates. Below it are the profundal zone and the benthic zone.


What ocean zone do diatoms live in?

Diatoms are primarily found in the sunlit zone of the ocean, also known as the euphotic zone. This zone receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur, which is essential for diatoms as they are photosynthetic organisms. They are most abundant in surface waters where sunlight penetration is optimal.


What portion of the ocean is photosynthesis confined to?

Photosynthesis in the ocean primarily occurs in the upper sunlit layer called the euphotic zone, which typically extends to about 200 meters deep. This zone receives enough sunlight for photosynthetic organisms like phytoplankton to convert carbon dioxide and nutrients into organic matter. Below this depth, sunlight is limited, restricting photosynthesis.


Is the tidal zone the same as the twight zone?

No, the tidal zone refers to the area of the shoreline that is submerged and exposed by the tides. The twilight zone, on the other hand, is a layer of the ocean that lies below the sunlit surface waters and above the deep ocean, where sunlight is scarce.


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.

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