Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 10RQ
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To determine:

Where the life in oceans is abundant and the reason for it.

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Aquatic ecosystems are an essential part of life out of the four requirements that help in providing appropriate temperature and abundant water. In aquatic regions as the depth increases, the sunlight penetration decreases. The ocean can be distinguished into life zones on the basis of their proximity to the shore and proportion of light received by them.

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