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mesopelagic

mez-oh-peh-LAJ-ik

ˌmɛzoʊpɪˈlædʒɪk

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mesopelagic

Dictionary meaning

Relating to the ocean zone between 200 and 1,000 metres depth, also called the twilight zone.

Examples

  • Mesopelagic fish migrate towards the surface at night to feed.

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