al·lo·pe·lag·ic
Definition of allopelagic
: of or relating to marine organisms occurring irregularly at the surface or at varying depths in response to influences other than temperature
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“Allopelagic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allopelagic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of allopelagic was in 1891
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