In an aquatic ecosystem, the depth to which light penetrates is called __________?

Environmental Science

A. aphotic
B. photic
C. euphotic
D. nonphotic

The layer of the ocean that receives light is called the photic zone. It is categorized into the euphotic and disphotic zone. Euphotic zone is the uppermost layer of the ocean where sufficient light for photosynthesis is found.

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