word
photic zone
FOH-tik ZOHN
ˈfoʊtɪk zoʊnListen
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Syllable breakdown
photiczone
Dictionary meaning
The uppermost layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates enough to support photosynthesis.
Examples
- Most marine life is concentrated in the photic zone.
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