photic

(adjective)

of, related to, or irradiated by light; especially describing that part of the near-surface ocean is which photosynthesis is possible

Related Terms

Examples of photic in the following topics:

  • Marine Biomes

    • The majority of organisms in the aphotic zone include sea cucumbers and other organisms that survive on the nutrients contained in the dead bodies of organisms in the photic zone.
    • They are found in the photic zone and are important in shore protection.

  • Abiotic Factors Influencing Aquatic Biomes

    • Within the pelagic realm is the photic zone, which is the portion of the ocean that light can penetrate (approximately 200 m or 650 ft).

  • Ozone Depletion

    • Because the ozone layer acts as a protectant, blocking most UVB wavelengths of UV light from piercing Earth's atmosphere, ozone depletion may result in a variety of biological consequences; these include increased cases of skin cancer, cataracts, and plant damage, as well as reduced plankton populations in the ocean's photic zone.

  • Freshwater Biomes

    • Light can penetrate within the photic zone of the lake or pond.

  • Classification of Phylum Mollusca

    • Most chiton species inhabit intertidal or subtidal zones, and do not extend beyond the photic zone.