Euphotic Definition

yo͝o-fŏtĭk
adjective
Of or pertaining to the uppermost portion of a body of water that receives sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis.
Webster's New World

Describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible.

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Origin of Euphotic

  • eu- +‎ photic

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