bathyal district

noun

Meaning

The ocean zone extending from the edge of the continental shelf to a depth of about 4,000 meters.

Examples

Many unique species of bioluminescent fish thrive within the bathyal district.
The bathyal district is characterized by cold temperatures and high pressure.

Synonyms: bathyal zone, continental slope

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bathyal district

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbæθiəl ˈdɪstrɪkt

Definition

The ocean zone extending from the edge of the continental shelf to a depth of about 4,000 meters.

Examples

Many unique species of bioluminescent fish thrive within the bathyal district.
The bathyal district is characterized by cold temperatures and high pressure.

Synonyms of bathyal district

Words with a similar meaning to bathyal district:

bathyal zone
continental slope

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