Preferred Term:
euphotic zone
Definition:
Surface layer of a body of water where sufficient light penetrates to allow photosynthesis to occur, down to the depth at which the light intensity falls to 1% of incident light.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- limnetic zone
- photic zone
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/69
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