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Sublittoral

Noun

The sublittoral refers to the zone or region immediately below the littoral zone, extending from the low-water mark to the edge of the continental shelf.

Example sentence: The sublittoral ecosystem is home to a diverse range of marine organisms.

Adjective

Sublittoral describes or relates to the region or ecosystem immediately below the littoral zone.

Example sentence: The sublittoral sediments contain unique organisms adapted to the specific conditions.

Adverb

Sublittorally refers to any action or event occurring below the littoral zone.

Example sentence: The fish species swim sublittorally, hiding among the rocks and corals.