Abyssal Zone (Noun)
Meaning
The deep sea (2000 meters or more) where there is no light.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The remote-operated vehicle dove down into the dark waters of the abyssal zone, where only the faint glow of bioluminescent creatures pierced the blackness.
- A team of scientists conducted research in the abyssal zone to study the unique ecosystems that thrive in areas where sunlight never reaches.
- In the deep sea, the abyssal zone extends from 2000 meters to about 6000 meters below the surface, covering nearly three-quarters of the ocean floor.
- Organisms that live in the abyssal zone have adapted to the crushing pressure and lack of light, developing slow metabolisms and strange feeding behaviors.
- A submersible explored the seamounts of the abyssal zone, revealing new species of deep-sea fish and corals that have never been seen before.