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bathyal zone

/ˈbæθiəl zoʊn/

Tradução: Zona oceânica situada entre cerca de 200 e 2000 metros de profundidade, caracterizada por luz fraca, temperaturas baixas e alta pressão, localizada entre a plataforma continental e a planície abissal.

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/ˈbæθiəl zoʊn/C1formalscientific
  • ptZona oceânica situada entre cerca de 200 e 2000 metros de profundidade, caracterizada por luz fraca, temperaturas baixas e alta pressão, localizada entre a plataforma continental e a planície abissal.

The oceanic zone at depths between approximately 200 and 2,000 meters, characterized by dim light, cold temperatures, and high pressure, lying between the continental shelf and the abyssal plain.

  1. Ocean depth zoneC1formal

    The part of the ocean extending from a depth of about 200 meters (660 feet) to 2,000 meters (6,600 feet), characterized by dim light and high pressure.

    ptZona batial

    • The bathyal zone is home to unique species adapted to low light conditions.
    • Scientists study the bathyal zone to understand deep-sea ecosystems.
    • Many fish in the bathyal zone have bioluminescent features.