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pelagic zone

Pelagic ZoneFrom the Greek, Pelagos, meaning the high sea. The pelagic zone of lakes, seas or oceans corresponds to the area comprising the water column in whivh live diferent species (pelagic, demersal, demersal benthic and benthic). Therefore, the pelagic zone doesn’t include water close to the coastline or the sea bed.

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