mesopelagic
- adjective
- /ˌmɛzoʊpəˈlædʒɪk/
- Specialized
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mesopelágico
- During our deep-sea expedition, we collected samples from the mesopelagic layer of the ocean.
- mesopelagic fish
- mesopelagic species
Examples
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There's epipelagic, mesopelagic, bathyal, abyssopelagic
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The next layer, is mesopelagic.
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Fourth, consequences for at-risk functional groups, such as particle feeders, are unclear, particularly at mesopelagic and bathypelagic.
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In all study areas, our analysis allowed us to discriminate inshore and offshore assemblages in relation to the dominance of coastal and mesopelagic species, respectively.
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In addition, a further mixed assemblage gathering coastal, demersal, and mesopelagic species was detected in these areas characterized by narrower continental shelves.
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Finally, in the Gulf of Sirte, our simulations were aimed at explaining the co-occurrence of coastal, demersal, and mesopelagic species in the same stations.
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This scenario could be realistic, taking into account the morphology of the continental shelf, which is very narrow and could favor the co-occurrence of mesopelagic, demersal, and coastal larvae without the need for prolonged advection processes.
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The mesopelagic zone is home to many unique species that have adapted to low light conditions.
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Researchers are studying the impact of climate change on the fragile mesopelagic ecosystem.
How Deep
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mesopelagic comes from the parts meso- meaning 'middle' and pelagic meaning 'open sea'. So, it describes the 'middle' layer of the ocean, about 200 to 1000 meters deep, where little sunlight reaches and which is often called the 'twilight zone'.