Profundal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of profundal zone. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

    "The ratio of Oligochaeta/Chironomidae was similar to those in profundals of oligotrophic lakes."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the deep zone of an inland body of water where very little sunlight penetrates; located between the limnetic and the benthic zones. not-comparable

    "However, if some of the bottom area has fine-grained sediments and is free of all conspicuous plants and algae, this area is often considered the profundal zone."

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"However, if some of the bottom area has fine-grained sediments and is free of all conspicuous plants and algae, this area is often considered the profundal zone."

Etymology

From Latin profundus (“deep”) + -al.

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