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Critical depth
The depth in seawater below which carbon loss through respiration by phytoplankton exceeds carbon gain through photosynthesis; no net phytoplankton production occurs.
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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