Definitions for bathyal zone
bathyal zone

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. continental slope, bathyal zone, bathyal districtnoun

   the steep descent of the seabed from the continental shelf to the abyssal zone

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1. bathyal zone

   The bathypelagic zone or bathyal zone (from Greek βαθύς (bathýs), deep) is the part of the open ocean that extends from a depth of 1,000 to 4,000 m (3,300 to 13,000 ft) below the ocean surface. It lies between the mesopelagic above, and the abyssopelagic below. The bathypelagic is known as the midnight zone because of the lack of sunlight; this feature does not allow for photosynthesis-driven primary production, preventing growth of phytoplankton or aquatic plants. Although larger by volume than the photic zone, our knowledge of the bathypelagic zone remains limited by our ability to explore the deep ocean.

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1. bathyal zone

   The bathyal zone, also known as the twilight zone, is a region of the ocean situated between 1,000 to 4,000 meters (3,280 to 13,123 feet) below the ocean surface. This zone receives very little sunlight, if any, and is characterized by its constant cold temperatures and high pressure. It's known for its diverse array of unique creatures adapted to live in these extreme conditions. The bathyal zone lays between the more shallow continental shelf (the neritic zone) and the much deeper abyssal zone.

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1. Bathyal zone

   The bathyal zone or bathypelagic – from Greek βαθύς, deep – is the part of the pelagic zone that extends from a depth of 1000 to 4000 metres below the ocean surface. It lies between the mesopelagic above, and the abyssopelagic below. The average temperature hovers at about 39 °F. Although larger by volume than the euphotic zone, the bathyal zone is less densely populated. Sunlight does not reach this zone, meaning there can be no primary production. It is known as the midnight zone because of this feature. Because of the lack of light, some species do not have eyes, however those possessing eyes in this zone include the viperfish and the frill shark. Many forms of nekton live in the bathyal zone, such as squid, large whales, and octopuses, but this zone is difficult for fish to live in. Sponges, brachiopods, sea stars, and echinoids are also common in the bathyal zone. The fish in this zone have become very energy efficient, since it is especially hard to find nutrients. Many have slow metabolic rates to conserve energy. The fish here have weak muscles, soft skin and slimy bodies. Animals in the bathyal zone are not threatened by predators that can see them, so they do not have powerful muscles. Animals need to have the right adaptations to survive in this lethal area. There are no plants because of the lack of sunlight necessary for photosynthesis. In the bathyal some of the world's largest whales feed. The adaptations of some of the fish that live there include small eyes and transparent skin.

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   The numerical value of bathyal zone in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of bathyal zone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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