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Ocean |
A very large expanse of sea, in particular, each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically. |
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Ecosystem |
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. |
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Epipelagic Zone (Sunlight Zone) |
The uppermost part of the oceanic zone, lying above the mesopelagic zone, that receives enough sunlight to allow photosynthesis. Extends from sea level to a depth of 200 meters (~sea level to 660 feet) |
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Mesopelagic Zone (Twilight Zone) |
The part of the pelagic zone that extends from a depth of 200 to 1000 meters (~660 to 3300 feet) below the ocean surface. |
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Bathypelagic Zone (Midnight Zone) |
The part of the pelagiczone that extends from a depth of 1000 to 4000 meters (3300 to 13000 feet) below the ocean surface. It lies between the mesopelagic above, and the abyssopelagic below. |
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Habitat |
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. |
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Biome |
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. |
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Predator |
An animal that naturally preys on others. |
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Prey |
An animal that is hunted or killed by another for food. |
