BIOL 360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Microbial Loop, Aphotic Zone, Photic Zone
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Photosynthetically available/active radiation (par)- light in wavelength 400-700 nm (not photosynthetic organisms use a different type of radiation) ir, microwaves- not used by other organisms. Reach low enough light level where the amount of photosynthesis < respiration. Oxygen generation due to photosynthesis in photic zone is greater than amount of oxygen consumed in respiration. Super clear water dependent on sunlight: phototic zone (p>r) and aphotic zone (p
