Ch. 6 - Biomes Section 6.1: Defining Biomes Biome: a group of ...
Ch. 6 - Biomes Section 6.1: Defining Biomes Biome: a group of ...
Ch. 6 - Biomes Section 6.1: Defining Biomes Biome: a group of ...
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Depth- photosynthesis by aquatic plants and phytoplankton is mostly limited<br />
by available light<br />
Aquatic Layers<br />
-Photic Zone- uppermost layer <strong>of</strong> an aquatic ecosystyem, where there<br />
is enough light for photosynthesis<br />
-Aphotic Zone- no sunlight penetrates and photosynthesis cannot occur<br />
-Benthic Zone- very bottom <strong>of</strong> a body <strong>of</strong> water, depending on the depth<br />
and clarity <strong>of</strong> the water, benthic zones can be sunlit or pitch dark<br />
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