The littoral zone is that part of a sea, lake or river that is closest to the shore. In coastal environments, the littoral zone extends from the high water mark, which is rarely inundated, to shoreline areas that are permanently submerged.
The limnetic zone is the well-lit, open surface waters in a lake, away from the shore. The vegetation of the littoral zone surrounds this expanse of open water. The limnetic zone is found just above the profundal zone. Most of a lake's photosynthesis takes place in the limnetic zone.
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Biozones.
The names of the temperature zones are tropical, temperate, and polar. These zones are determined based on the Earth's distance from the equator and the amount of sunlight they receive.
Plants found in frigid zones include mosses, lichens, grasses, and small shrubs adapted to cold temperatures and short growing seasons. These plants are typically low-growing and hardy, able to survive in harsh conditions with minimal sunlight and nutrient availability. Examples include Arctic willow, Arctic poppy, and Arctic heather.
The five major climate zones are tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar. These climate zones are characterized by their distinct temperature and precipitation patterns, which shape the ecosystems and weather conditions found within them.
Some animals that live in the southern temperate zones include seals, penguins, and various species of fish, while animals in the northern temperate zones include sea otters, seals, and different types of whales. These animals have adapted to the cooler waters and diverse marine ecosystems found in these regions.