euphotic

[ yoo-foh-tik ]
/ yuˈfoʊ tɪk /

adjective

noting or pertaining to the layer or zone of sea water that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur, varying greatly with season and latitude, from 0 to 1200 feet (0–360 meters).

British Dictionary definitions for euphotic

euphotic
/ (juːˈfəʊtɪk, -ˈfɒt-) /

adjective

ecology denoting or relating to the uppermost part of a sea or lake down to about 100 metres depth, which receives enough light to enable photosynthesis to take place

Word Origin for euphotic

C20: from eu- + photic

Scientific definitions for euphotic

euphotic
[ yōō-fŏtĭk ]

See photic.