mesopelagic

me·so·pe·lag·ic | \ ˌme-zə-pə-ˈla-jik

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, ˌmē-, -sə- \

Definition of mesopelagic

: of or relating to oceanic depths from about 600 feet to 3000 feet (200 to 1000 meters)

Examples of mesopelagic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The North American academic community can only supply about 12 ROVs capable of standing up to the pressure and darkness of the mesopelagic zone. — Rachel Brown, National Geographic, "Mysterious 'Sea Serpent' Oarfish Resurfaces," 17 Feb. 2017 Earlier this month, an oarfish, a creature usually found in mesopelagic zones 200 to 1,000 feet below sea level, became the subject of fascination after surfacing in Carmen, Agusan Del Norte. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "Mysterious "Hairy Blob" Washed Up on Philippines Beach," 27 Feb. 2017

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“Mesopelagic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesopelagic. Accessed 28 Oct. 2020.

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