The aphotic zone (aphotic from Greek prefix ἀ-+ φῶς "without light") is the portion of a lake or ocean where there is little or no sunlight. It is formally defined as the depths beyond which less …

May 14, 2018 · The aphotic zone contains no algae or phytoplankton, and its inhabitants are exclusively carnivorous animals or organisms that feed on sediment or detritus, all reliant on …

In the aphotic zone, also called the tropholytic zone, the consumption of energy exceeds its production. The zones are demarcated by a plane of compensation at which primary …

Depending on the penetration of sunlight, the open ocean or pelagic zone is divided into two parts: the photic or euphotic zone and the aphotic zone. Unlike the photic zone, which receives …

The aphotic zone, also known as the midnight zone or the abyssal zone, is the region of the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate. It begins below the photic zone, typically around 200 …

The aphotic zone, also known as the midnight zone or the deep ocean, is the portion of the ocean where sunlight cannot reach. It begins below the photic zone, the upper layer where …

Jun 21, 2024 · Aphotic Zone (Bathypelagic, Abyssopelagic, and Hadopelagic Zones) The aphotic zone is the deepest and darkest zone of the ocean, extending beyond 1,000 meters. Sunlight …

Feb 5, 2024 · The photic zone is the upper layer of a body of water that is illuminated by sunlight, supporting photosynthesis, while the aphotic zone is the deeper, darker layer where sunlight …

Jun 24, 2023 · The photic zone is the area closest to the surface of the ocean and is the only area that receives direct sunlight, making it the most productive and diverse region in the ocean. …

The Aphotic zone is all of the layers beneath the photic zone, so it starts as deep as 200 m and extends to the ocean floor. This zone is defined as not reachable by sunlight, so there is very …