English Explanatory Dictionary

photic zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of the near-surface body of an ocean or lake that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to be possible.

Word forms

photic zone photic zones

Synonyms

euphotic zone epipelagic zone sunlight zone

Related words

pelagic zone aphotic zone
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