euphotic

(yo̵̅o̅ fōt′ik)

adjective

Ecol. of or pertaining to the uppermost portion of a body of water that receives sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis

Origin: eu- + photic

See euphotic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or being the uppermost layer of a body of water that receives sufficient light for photosynthesis and the growth of green plants.

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