euphotic zone

euphotic zone
/yooh foh"tik/, Oceanog.
the layer of sea water that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur: it varies greatly with season and latitude, from 0 to 1200 ft. (0-360 m).
[1960-65; EU- + PHOTIC]

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