Difference between revisions of "Euphotic zone"
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 16 April 2008
The euphotic zone or photic zone is the depth to which net primary production occurs in a body of water. The size of the zone is controlled by the availability of light and the degree to which the water column in question is mixed.
