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Marine biology

Annulated

Biology; Marine biology

Where the external surface is divided into a chain of rings or 'annuli' by furrows giving the appearance of segments (Barnes et al., 1993).

Corer

Biology; Marine biology

Tubular benthic sampling device that is plunged into the bottom in order to obtain a vertically oriented cylindrical sample.

Heterozygote

Biology; Marine biology

With respect to a given genetic locus, a diploid individual carrying two different alleles.

Net primary productivity

Biology; Marine biology

Total primary production, minus the amount consumed in respiration.

Eutrophic

Biology; Marine biology

Water bodies or habitats having high concentrations of nutrients.

Neap tides

Biology; Marine biology

Tides occurring when the vertical range is minimal.

Mesopelagic

Biology; Marine biology

The mesopelagic zone refers to the ocean depths in which there is dim light, but not enough for plant growth.

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