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epipelagicenUK
ep·i·pe·lag·ic E0180400 (ĕp′ə-pə-lăj′ĭk)adj. Relating to or inhabiting the uppermost layer of the water column of the open ocean, into which enough sunlight enters for photosynthesis to take place, extending in clear waters to a depth of about 200 meters (656 feet).epipelagic (ˌɛpɪpəˈlædʒɪk) adj (Biology) of, relating to, or inhabiting the upper zone of the ocean from just below the surface to approximately 100 metres deepep•i•pe•lag•ic (ˌɛp i pəˈlædʒ ɪk) adj. of or pertaining to the stratum of the oceanic zone where enough light is present for photosynthesis to occur. [1935–40] epipelagicenUK
epipelagic[¦ep·ə·pə′laj·ik] (oceanography) Of or pertaining to the portion of oceanic zone into which enough light penetrates to allow photosynthesis. |