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abyssal plain
Biology; Marine biology
The deep ocean floor, an expanse of low relief at depths of 4,000 to 6,000 m.
abyssopelagic zone
Biology; Marine biology
The 4,000 to 6000-m-depth zone, seaward of the shelf-slope break.
acclimation
Biology; Marine biology
Given a change of a single parameter, a readjustment of the physiology of an organism, reaching a new steady state.
age structure
Biology; Marine biology
The relative abundance of different age classes in a population.
abiotic factor
Biology; Marine biology
The physical, chemical and other non-living components of the environment that an organism lives in. These factors include all aspects of climate, geology, and atmosphere that affect ecological ...
acontium
Biology; Marine biology
Thread-like nematocyst bearing organ attached to lower end of a mesentery or septal filament in the gastrovascular cavity in some Actinaria (Anemones). The acontia my be protruded through ...
adaptation
Biology; Marine biology
Any change in the structure or function of an organism which makes it better suited to its environment. For example, the torpedo body shape of a tuna allows for fast swimming in the open ocean.
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