What does mesopelagic mean?
Relating to the zone of the ocean between 200 and 1,000 meters deep, where there is some sunlight but not enough to support photosynthesis.
Example
"The mesopelagic zone is home to a variety of bioluminescent creatures that have adapted to the dim light."
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