sublittoral

• Die Zone eines Meeres oder Sees vom Niedrigwasserstand bis zum Rand des Kontinentalschelfs betreffend; zu dieser Zone gehörend.

Relating to the ecological zone of a sea or lake that extends from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf, or the corresponding zone in a lake.

1. Of the continental shelf regionC2formalscientific

   Relating to the ecological zone of the continental shelf, extending from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf.

   Sublitoral

   • Sublittoral zones are rich in marine biodiversity.
   • The sublittoral region is home to many species of fish and coral.
   • Researchers study sublittoral habitats to understand ocean ecosystems.

   Synonymeneritic