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bathyal zone

 

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Noun bathyal zone has 1 sense
  1. continental slope, bathyal zone, bathyal district - the steep descent of the seabed from the continental shelf to the abyssal zone
    --1 is a kind of ocean floor, ocean bottom, seabed, sea bottom, Davy Jones's locker, Davy Jones

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Bathyal Zone

Definition: The bathyal zone is a region of the oceanic zone that extends from the continental shelf to the abyssal plain. It is characterized by low light levels, lower temperatures, and increased water pressure.


1. Noun - Geological Sense:

Example Sentence: The bathyal zone is considered the twilight zone of the ocean, as it lies between the sunlit surface waters and the pitch-black depths of the abyssal zone.


2. Noun - Ecological Sense:

Example Sentence: Many deep-sea creatures, such as anglerfish and gulper eels, inhabit the bathyal zone where they adapt to the unique conditions of the region.


3. Adjective - Relating to the Bathyal Zone:

Example Sentence: The bathyal zone ecosystem is known to support a diverse array of species, including various types of corals and sponges adapted to survive in its specific conditions.


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