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PROFUNDAL ZONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Ecosystems
DEF

The lower region of a deep water body characterized by insufficient light to promote primary production (photosynthesis).

CONT

... the inhabitants of the profundal zone depend on the limnetic and littoral zone for basic food material.

OBS

profundal zone: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Zone la plus basse d'une masse d'eau profonde caractérisée par une lumière insuffisante pour provoquer la production primaire (photosynthèse).

CONT

[...] on peut distinguer dans la zone profonde deux couches [Cette stratification aurait un caractère saisonnier].

OBS

zone profonde : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Ecosistemas
DEF

Zona más baja de un cuerpo de agua profunda, caracterizada por una luz insuficiente para provocar la producción primaria (fotosíntesis).

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