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Aphotic Zone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The aphotic zone refers to the deeper layer of a body of water that receives little to no sunlight. It is characterized by darkness and low levels of dissolved oxygen.

AP course connection

Topic 1.3: 1.3 Aquatic Biomes

Unit 1

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