limnetic
/lɪmˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the open water area of a lake or pond, away from the shore and bottom.
- Scientists study limnetic zones to understand how nutrients cycle through freshwater ecosystems.
- Limnetic fish like trout and bass live in the deeper, open waters of lakes.
- The limnetic layer of the lake receives plenty of sunlight, supporting plankton growth.