aphotic
adjective | /aphotic/
Receiving little or no sunlight; especially describing the deep region of the ocean where light cannot penetrate.
aphotic
adjective | /aphotic/
Advanced WordsHARDReceiving little or no sunlight; especially describing the deep region of the ocean where light cannot penetrate.
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Examples
"Many unusual creatures inhabit the aphotic zone of the ocean."
"The submarine descended into the cold, aphotic depths."
Mnemonic Trick
Aphotic → A + photo(light) → Without light.
Etymology
From Greek a- (without) + phos, photos (light).
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