sublittoral
/sʌbˈlɪtərəl/
adjective
- Relating to the zone of a sea or lake just below the low tide mark, where sunlight still reaches the bottom.
- Many species of algae thrive in the sublittoral area of the ocean.
- Sublittoral zones are rich in marine life because they receive enough sunlight for plants to grow.
- Divers explored the sublittoral region, observing colorful fish and coral formations.
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noun
- The sublittoral zone of a body of water.
- Pollution from the shore can heavily impact the sublittoral.
- Scientists study the sublittoral to understand how coastal ecosystems function.
- The sublittoral is home to a wide variety of shellfish and small fish.