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abyssopelagic

/æbɪsəʊpɛˈlædʒɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does abyssopelagic mean?

adjective

Relating to the deepest part of the ocean, below the edge of the continental shelf.

Example

"The abyssopelagic zone is characterized by near-total darkness and extreme pressure."

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