bathypelagic

adjective

bathy·​pe·​lag·​ic ˌba-thi-pə-ˈla-jik How to pronounce bathypelagic (audio)
: of, relating to, or living in the ocean depths especially between approximately 2000 and 12,000 feet (600 and 3600 meters)

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For example, scientists know megamouths roam the neritic and oceanic waters of tropical and subtropical latitudes, spanning depths from the surface down to the bathypelagic zone over 3937 ft (1200 m) deep. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Its podgy appearance belied its superb adaptation to the demands of its bathypelagic environment. John J. Ross, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

bathy- + pelagic

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bathypelagic was in 1891

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“Bathypelagic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathypelagic. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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