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that part of the near-surface body of an ocean or lake that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to be possible
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photic zone — n. the uppermost layer in a body of water into which daylight penetrates in sufficient amounts to influence living organisms, esp. by permitting photosynthesis … English World dictionary
Photic zone — The photic zone or euphotic zone (Greek well lit ) is the depth of the water in a lake or ocean, that is exposed to sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis to occur. The depth of the photic zone can be greatly affected by seasonal turbidity.It… … Wikipedia
photic zone — Biol. the upper layer of a body of water delineated by the depth to which enough sunlight can penetrate to permit photosynthesis. [1970 75] * * * ▪ oceanography surface layer of the ocean that receives sunlight. The uppermost 80 m (260… … Universalium
photic zone — fotinė zona statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Ežero, tvenkinio, jūros ar vandenyno priekrantės sritis (ežeruose, tvenkiniuose iki 2 m gylio, jūrose iki 200 m gylio), kur prasiskverbia saulės šviesa ir gali vykti fotosintezė.… … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
photic zone — noun see photic region * * * Biol. the upper layer of a body of water delineated by the depth to which enough sunlight can penetrate to permit photosynthesis. [1970 75] … Useful english dictionary
photic zone — Surface waters penetrated by light; see aphotic zone … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
photic zone — /ˈfoʊtɪk zoʊn/ (say fohtik zohn) noun → euphotic zone …
photic zone — surface waters where there is enough light for photosynthesis … Dictionary of ichthyology
photic zone — layer of the ocean that is penetrated by sunlight … English contemporary dictionary
photic layer — fotinė zona statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Ežero, tvenkinio, jūros ar vandenyno priekrantės sritis (ežeruose, tvenkiniuose iki 2 m gylio, jūrose iki 200 m gylio), kur prasiskverbia saulės šviesa ir gali vykti fotosintezė.… … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
