euphotic
[yoo-foh-tik]
- noting or pertaining to the layer or zone of sea water that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur, varying greatly with season and latitude, from 0 to 1200 feet (0–360 meters).
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euphotic
- ecology denoting or relating to the uppermost part of a sea or lake down to about 100 metres depth, which receives enough light to enable photosynthesis to take place
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Word Origin
C20: from eu- + photic
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euphotic
[yōō-fŏt′ĭk]
- See photic.
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