"Photo" means light, so the difference is that one zone has light and the other has no light. (The prefix "a" means "without")
In the aphotic zone of a body of water, which lies below the photic zone, there is little to no sunlight, making it impossible for photosynthesis to occur. This zone is typically found at depths greater than about 200 meters in oceans and can extend deeper in certain environments. As a result, the ecosystem relies on organic matter that sinks from the upper layers, and organisms here are often adapted to low light and high pressure, leading to unique adaptations and behaviors. Life forms include bioluminescent organisms, deep-sea fish, and various invertebrates.
Aphotic is generally lake or sea area when light is less than 1%. It is generally damp and very less organisms can survive there.
There is no photosynthesis
There is no photosynthesis
In the aphotic zone of a body of water, which is typically found below about 200 meters (656 feet), there is insufficient sunlight for photosynthesis to occur. As a result, this zone is characterized by complete darkness and is home to organisms that rely on alternative energy sources, such as chemosynthesis or the consumption of organic matter that sinks from the upper layers. Marine life here includes deep-sea creatures like certain fish, crustaceans, and various invertebrates that have adapted to extreme pressure and cold temperatures. The absence of light also means that the biodiversity is typically lower than in the photic zone above.
Photic Zone: part of the ocean that receives sunlight Aphotic Zone: area in an ocean where sunlight does not reach and photosynthesis does not occur
Photic = where there's light Aphotic = where there isn't light, deeper waters.
Photic = where there's light Aphotic = where there isn't light, deeper waters.
Photic = where there's light Aphotic = where there isn't light, deeper waters.
Distinguish between aquatic biomesbe able to compare and contrast photic zones?
photic and aphotic derive their names fron the root word photo means light that is photic and aphotic zone differ each other in amount of light reaching there photic zone is directly lit up by by solar energy while aphotic zone is perpetually dark inhabiting least amount of floran fauna
photic and aphotic derive their names fron the root word photo means light that is photic and aphotic zone differ each other in amount of light reaching there photic zone is directly lit up by by solar energy while aphotic zone is perpetually dark inhabiting least amount of floran fauna
photic and aphotic derive their names fron the root word photo means light that is photic and aphotic zone differ each other in amount of light reaching there photic zone is directly lit up by by solar energy while aphotic zone is perpetually dark inhabiting least amount of floran fauna
Since the aphotic zone does not receive sunlight it relys on the photic zone for the sunlight which in terms it does penetrate.
photic and aphotic derive their names fron the root word photo means light that is photic and aphotic zone differ each other in amount of light reaching there photic zone is directly lit up by by solar energy while aphotic zone is perpetually dark inhabiting least amount of floran fauna
photic and aphotic derive their names fron the root word photo means light that is photic and aphotic zone differ each other in amount of light reaching there photic zone is directly lit up by by solar energy while aphotic zone is perpetually dark inhabiting least amount of floran fauna
The organisms in the aphotic zone depend on the organisms in the photic zone above to die, then drift down into the deep to provide food for the organisms down in the deep. I believe that the dependence of the photic organisms upon the aphotic organisms has to do with the necessity of breaking down the biomaterials and recycling the nutrients back into the system.