Photic zone
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The photic zone is the uppermost layer of a body of water that receives sunlight, allowing phytoplankton to perform photosynthesis. It undergoes a series of physical, chemical, and biological processe
Comparison of the depths which different colors of light penetrate open ocean waters and the murkier coastal waters. Water absorbs the warmer long wavelengths colours, like reds and oranges, and scatter the cooler short wavelength colours.
Intricate silicate (glass) shell, 32–40 million years old, of a diatom microfossil
Drawn image of phytoplankton
Aerial view of Slapton Sands and northern part of Ley geograph.org.uk 1434412
Phytoplankton
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Phytoplankton are the autotrophic components of the plankton community and a key part of ocean and freshwater ecosystems. The name comes from Ancient Greek φυτόν, meaning "plant", and πλαγκτός, meanin
Photic zone
…The photic zone (or euphotic zone, epipelagic zone, or sunlight zone) is the uppermost layer of a body of water that receives sunlight, allowing phytoplankton to perform photosynthesis. It undergoes a series of physical, chemical, and biological processes that supply nutrients into the upper water column. The…
Diatoms are one of the most common types of phytoplankton
A cyanobacteria species (Cylindrospermum sp)
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