answersLogoWhite

0

This depends largely on which body of water we're talking about. The temperature of the photic zone in the arctic is definitely different that that of the tropics. What we can say is that due to the allowance of light, it is warmer than the aphotic (profundal) zone.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the well lit upper layer part of the ocean is known as the?

photic zone.


What is the photic zone of the ocean-?

The photic zone of the ocean is the surface of the ocean that receives sunlight.


Portion of the marine biome that is too deep for sunlight to penetrate?

I dont know i want to know the answer myself


What distinguishes the photic zone from the aphotic zone in an aquatic zone?

Photic = where there's light Aphotic = where there isn't light, deeper waters.


Which ocean zone does sunlight penetrate?

The epipelagic zone is the region in the ocean that is exposed to a sufficient enough amount of sunlight to allow photosynthesis to occur.


Phytoplankton is most frequently found in which zones?

photic


What distinguishes the photic zone from the photic zone in marine ecosystems?

photic 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


Why is life abundant in the photic zone?

Life is abundant in the photic zone because it receives sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis. Photosynthetic organisms like phytoplankton use sunlight to produce energy, leading to a rich food supply that supports a diverse ecosystem of marine organisms ranging from algae to fish.


What distinguishes the photic zone from the zone aphotic zone in an aquatic ecosystem?

Photic = where there's light Aphotic = where there isn't light, deeper waters.


What is the temperature on the epipelagic zone?

The photic zone where? The Atlantic Ocean has a photic zone, but so does the Pacific Ocean. Both have very different temperatures in their respective photic zones, and even variations within each ocean. The only thing we can say is that the temperature is higher than that of the aphotic zone.


What are the food sources for photic zones?

What are the main food sources of photic 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