What does mesopelagic mean?
Mesopelagic means (oceanography) Describing the pelagic zone of the ocean between the photic epipelagic and the aphotic bathypelagic zones, characterized by very minimal light..
Mesopelagic
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Meaning
(oceanography) Describing the pelagic zone of the ocean between the photic epipelagic and the aphotic bathypelagic zones, characterized by very minimal light..
Definitions by Sense
- (oceanography) Describing the pelagic zone of the ocean between the photic epipelagic and the aphotic bathypelagic zones, characterized by very minimal light.
- A mesopelagic fish
Example Sentences
For those animals living in the mesopelagic zone, where some light downwells from the surface, a visual predator looking up at them could see a silhouette.
Synonyms for mesopelagic
Antonyms for mesopelagic
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Word Forms
- mesopelagics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mesopelagic?
Common synonyms include twilight.
What is the opposite of mesopelagic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mesopelagic in a sentence?
For those animals living in the mesopelagic zone, where some light downwells from the surface, a visual predator looking up at them could see a silhouette.
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