Associations to the word «Aphotic»

Wiktionary

APHOTIC, adjective. Having no light, especially no sunlight
APHOTIC, adjective. (chiefly) describing that part of the deep oceans and lakes where photosynthesis is not possible
APHOTIC ZONE, noun. (oceanography) that part of the deep body of an ocean or lake that receives insufficient sunlight for photosynthesis to be possible

Dictionary definition

APHOTIC, adjective. Lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight; "the aphotic depths of the sea where no photosynthesis occurs".

Wise words

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